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Spotlight on new faculty — Shahid Hussain, M.D., Ph.D.
Shahid Hussain, M.D., Ph.D., Herbert B. Saichek Professor of Radiology, is among the many new faculty members at UNMC.
Feb 9, 2007
UNMC leaders kicked off their Thursday by recognizing Ernest Prentice, Ph.D., associate vice chancellor for academic affairs, for serving a four-year term as chairman of the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Service’s Advisory Committee on Human Research Protection.
Feb 9, 2007
UNMC to sponsor world premiere of opera
UNMC is sponsoring the world premiere of “Wakonda’s Dream,” an Opera Omaha presentation at the Orpheum Theater on March 7, 9 and 11.
Feb 9, 2007
UNMC scientists publish world’s first clinical ‘nebraskense’ cases
When most Americans hear the word “Nebraska,” they probably think of a state in the heartland. There’s another term some UNMC scientists hope will catch on with health care professionals and laboratory scientists around the world: Mycobacterium nebraskense.
Feb 8, 2007
Experienced development team looks to strengthen UNMC
With more than 80 years of combined fund-raising experience, members of the University of Nebraska Foundation’s UNMC development team share a common goal — to maximize private support for the medical center.
Feb 8, 2007
Dr. Rennard receives Pfizer Visiting Professorship Award
Stephen Rennard, M.D., one of the world’s leading experts in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, was one of 10 physicians selected for the 2006 Pfizer Visiting Professorship in Pulmonology Award.
Feb 7, 2007
More children with chronic health issues reaching adulthood
Health care providers must work collaboratively to keep patients with congenital heart defects connected to appropriate medical care as they move from childhood into adulthood. “We will be observing for the first time the very long-term consequences of congenital heart disease,” said Roberta Williams, M.D., a pioneer in the field of echocardiography.
Feb 7, 2007
Meet Distinguished Scientist Kay-Uwe Wagner, Ph.D.
UNMC researcher Kay-Uwe Wagner, Ph.D., answers questions about his work, life and interests. NOTE: This profile is part of a series highlighting the 25 researchers who were named UNMC Distinguished Scientists for 2006. Each of these researchers will be profiled in UNMC Today leading up to a March 12 ceremony to recognize their achievements.
Feb 7, 2007
Avian flu education — proper hand washing could save lives
Washing your hands could save your life. According to Jan Keuchel, infection control specialist at The Nebraska Medical Center, practicing good hygiene is the single most important thing you can do to protect yourself and others from infectious organisms such as influenza.
Feb 6, 2007
Blackburn earns January Gold ‘U’ award
Beth Blackburn, coordinator of UNMC’s Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC), received the Chancellor’s Gold ‘U’ Award for the month of January.
Feb 6, 2007