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Spotlight on new faculty – meet J. Americo Fernandes, Filho, M.D.
J. Americo Fernandes, Filho, M.D., assistant professor, neurological sciences, is among the many new faculty members at UNMC.
Nov 10, 2006
Dr. Larsen named associate dean of clinical research
Jennifer Larsen, M.D., has been named the first UNMC College of Medicine Associate Dean for Clinical Research.
Nov 10, 2006
Dr. Binhammer celebrates 50 years in the classroom
A celebration will be held today at 2:30 p.m. in University Tower’s private dining rooms A and B to honor Robert Binhammer, Ph.D., for his 50 years in the classroom teaching medical students. The celebration is open to the public. This feature on Dr. Binhammer appears in the current edition of UNMC Discover.
Nov 10, 2006
Avian flu forums continue this evening at College of Nursing
The second of five forums on avian flu will be held the College of Nursing’s Cooper Auditorium this evening at 7 p.m.
Nov 9, 2006
Educating people at the medical center about avian flu and how it can affect them is the first step in being prepared. On Tuesday, Sharon Medcalf presented the first of five avian flu forums being held on campus in the next few weeks.
Nov 9, 2006
National journal spotlights Dr. Fox’s embryonic stem cell work
Thanks in large part to the work of UNMC scientist Ira Fox, M.D., an international group of researchers has demonstrated that embryonic stem cells can be converted into liver cells and used to restore liver function in mice with liver failure. The findings are reported in the Nov. 5 issue of Nature Biotechnology, the leading international science journal in the field.
Nov 9, 2006
Meet UNMC Distinguished Scientist Ann Berger, Ph. D.
UNMC researcher Ann Berger, Ph. D., answers questions about her work, life and interests. 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.
Nov 8, 2006
“Night of a Thousand Stars” event to be held Dec. 2
The 14th annual “Night of a Thousand Stars” will illuminate Omaha on Saturday, Dec. 2.
Nov 8, 2006
Dr. and Mrs. Armitage named “Samaritans of the Year”
A regional counseling center is making official Thursday what the UNMC community has known for a long time — James Armitage, M.D., and his wife, Nancy, are good Samaritans. The Armitages will receive the “Samaritan of the Year Award” from the Samaritan Counseling Center of the Midlands at a Thursday dinner at Omaha’s Holiday Inn Central Convention Center, 3321 S. 72nd St.
Nov 8, 2006
Nebraska’s first lady to highlight pulmonary hypertension event
Pulmonary hypertension has been diagnosed in more than 100,000 Americans and may be misdiagnosed in thousands more, unless there is more awareness in the community. That’s why the need for expanded public education sets the tone for the Pulmonary Hypertension Association’s Phenomenal Hope for a Cure brunch and auction on Saturday.
Nov 7, 2006