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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

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

Museum to offer free workshop exclusively for med center

Preserving family photographs and heirlooms is vital if you want to be able to share those memories for generations to come. Through the Passport Partners program, the Durham Western Heritage Museum is offering a workshop on basic techniques and products used in object preservation.

Feb 6, 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

Dr. Pamies hosts third annual diversity celebration

Rubens Pamies, M.D., UNMC vice chancellor for academic affairs and dean for graduate studies, has served in a number of positions at major biomedical institutions where the minority members were a small, often scattered, portion of the campus. That’s why he inaugurated the annual “Diversity Celebration” for minorities at UNMC in 2005. The Third Annual Diversity Celebration was Jan. 19 at Happy Hollow Country Club. More than 60 faculty members, students, graduate students, post-doctoral researchers and their family members attended.

Feb 5, 2007