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West Nile survivors join study to unlock mystery
Meet 93-year-old Helen Uher who became severely ill with West Nile virus in 2003. Uhr is among 300 Nebraskans who have volunteered for a study to determine why some people become severely ill with the mosquito-borne virus while others don’t even know they’ve been infected.
Sep 5, 2006
Spotlight on New Faculty – meet Amy Thompson, Pharm.D.
Amy Thompson, Pharm.D., has joined the faculty of the UNMC College of Pharmacy.
Sep 5, 2006
Employee satisfaction survey to begin Sept. 12
The satisfaction and commitment of UNMC faculty and staff continues to be a critical success factor in UNMC’s strategic plan. In 2002 and 2004, UNMC conducted confidential surveys that measured employee satisfaction and perceptions. Beginning Sept. 12, a 32-question survey will be sent to reassess the perceptions of current, regular employees.
Sep 1, 2006
UNMC Strategic Plan 2005-2008 – major accomplishments
Read the 2005-2006 major accomplishments of the 2005-2008 UNMC Strategic Plan.
Sep 1, 2006
Dr. William Berndt, former UNMC chancellor, dies
Funeral services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 5 for William Berndt, Ph.D., former chancellor of UNMC. He died Thursday, Aug. 31 at The Nebraska Medical Center due to ongoing lung complications. Dr. Berndt, 73, joined UNMC in 1982 and held several key administrative posts over the next 20 plus years, serving as chancellor from 1996 to 1998.
Sep 1, 2006
Spotlight on new faculty – meet Quan Ly, M.D.
Quan Ly, M.D., surgical oncologist, is among the many new faculty members at UNMC.
Sep 1, 2006
College of Medicine photo question — week 11 answer
Learn the answer to Wednesday’s College of Medicine historical photo question.
Aug 31, 2006
Transplant team performs unique heart procedure
On Aug. 18, transplant surgeon Mohammed Quader, M.D., performed a specialized heart procedure for what’s thought to be one of the first times in North America, and possibly just the third time in the world.
Aug 31, 2006
Medicine tees up for 125th celebration
Sixty people participated in a golf tournament and reception Aug. 26 as part of the ongoing celebration of the UNMC College of Medicine’s 125th anniversary.
Aug 31, 2006
UNMC offers treatment option for some MS patients
Jane Fallon is hoping for a cure – or even a partial one – for her multiple sclerosis (MS). Fallon’s disease has relapsed so she was happy to learn that Tysabri, a drug once taken off the market, is available again. Physicians say a vast majority of patients with MS may benefit.
Aug 30, 2006