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Father of free radical theory on aging turns 90
Denham Harman, M.D., Ph.D., who turned 90 on Valentine’s Day, never dreamt his career would start off with a Ladies Home Journal article.
Feb 15, 2006
UNMC cardiologist among few certified lipidologists
Cardiologist Scott Shurmur, M.D., assistant professor of UNMC Internal Medicine, is the only board-certified lipidologist in the state of Nebraska. In fact, he’s one of only 150 physicians from across the nation to make up the inaugural 2005 class of certified lipidologists.
Feb 14, 2006
Campus invited to Dr. Harman’s birthday reception
The campus is invited to attend a reception today in celebration of the 90th birthday of UNMC’s Denham Harman, M.D., Ph.D., who is internationally known for his 1954 free radical theory of aging.
Feb 14, 2006
Dr. Olsen receives Distinguished Teaching Award
Morning rounds in the hospital start plenty early for countless health care professionals. For pharmacy students in the critical care clerkship coordinated by Keith Olsen, Pharm.D., those mornings begin even earlier.
Feb 13, 2006
Cardiovascular research symposium celebrates 10th year
Fifty-one posters were presented at the 10th Annual UNMC Cardiovascular Research Symposium, held Feb. 3 at UNMC.
Feb 13, 2006
Campus to celebrate Dr. Harman’s 90th birthday Feb. 14
The campus is invited to attend a reception in celebration of the 90th birthday of Denham Harman, M.D., Ph.D. The reception will take place in the University Tower Private Dining Rooms from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Dr. Harman, UNMC Emeritus Millard Professor of Medicine, is internationally known for his 1954 free radical theory of aging.
Feb 10, 2006
Milliken gives 2006 State of the University
University of Nebraska President James B. Milliken has foregone tradition and delivered his 2006 State of the University address via e-mail and pod-cast. The speech is available on line, in both audio and print formats, at www.nebraska.edu.
Feb 10, 2006
Comparative Medicine employee receives certification
Joseph Krajicek, assistant director for operations, UNMC Comparative Medicine, has been awarded professional certification as Certified Manager of Animal Resources. He is the second person in UNMC’s Department of Comparative Medicine to be certified at that level.
Feb 10, 2006
Dental Day serves 200 children
More than 200 children from 10 communities, including Lexington, Madison, Grand Island, Burwell, Ord, Hastings Norfolk, Schuyler, Crete and Lincoln, attended the UNMC College of Dentistry’s ninth annual Children’s Dental Day on Friday, Feb. 3.
Feb 9, 2006
Memorial service Feb. 11 for Dr. Westmoreland
Donna Westmoreland, Ph.D., associate professor in the UNMC College of Nursing, died Tuesday following a battle with cancer. She was 57. A memorial service will be Saturday.
Feb 9, 2006