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College of Nursing holds induction ceremony
The UNMC College of Nursing held induction ceremonies across the state recently to recognize 131 new nursing students as they committed to academic integrity and begin assimilating the values and behaviors of the professional nurse.
Oct 24, 2005
Spotlight on new faculty – meet James Hammel, M.D.
James Hammel, M.D. is among the many new faculty members on the UNMC campus. Dr. Hammel is an assistant professor with the department of surgery.
Oct 24, 2005
Alumni honor expert in neurogastroenterology
James Christensen, M.D., never dreamed he’d become an international expert in the muscles of the stomach and intestines. In recognition of his distinguished career, Dr. Christensen is a recipient of the 2005 College of Medicine Alumni Association Distinguished Alumni Award.
Oct 21, 2005
Dr. Pratt among early subspecialists
As one of the earliest hematologists in the region, Peyton Pratt, M.D., launched the state’s shift toward medical subspecialization. During this weekend’s College of Medicine alumni reunion, the 1944 graduate is being honored with the College of Medicine Alumni Association’s Distinguished Alumni Award.
Oct 21, 2005
Researchers map gene for connective tissue disease
Researchers from UNMC and the Center for Genomic Sciences at Allegheny Singer Research Institute in Pittsburgh have identified the location of a gene on the human genome that is responsible for Dupuytren’s contracture, the most common inherited connective tissue disease. The team’s discovery recently was published in the journal Clinical Genetics.
Oct 21, 2005
Heart transplant patient recovering well
One of the first things Deb Maeder noticed about her husband after his heart transplant was how healthy his skin looked. Mark Maeder of Papillion received the first heart transplant at The Nebraska Medical Center since 1999.
Oct 21, 2005
Protecting your home computer — part 3 of 4
While many of us are security conscious with campus technology, it is easy to become complacent with our home computers. ITS advices faculty, staff and students to also be on guard at home. This is the third of a four-part series by UNMC’s Information Technology Services in recognition of National Cyber Security Awareness Month.
Oct 21, 2005
Spotlight on new faculty – meet Drs. Lennarson and Longo
Peter J. Lennarson, M.D., and G. Matthew Longo, M.D., are among the many new faculty members on the UNMC campus. Dr. Lennarson is an assistant professor in the UNMC Section of Neurosurgery. Dr. Longo is an assistant professor in the UNMC Department of Surgery.
Oct 20, 2005
To find out this month’s recipients of the Chancellor’s Silver ‘U’ Award click on Reward and Recognition (the left hand side of UNMC Today) and scroll to the Silver ‘U’ section.
Oct 20, 2005
UNMC receives award in joint replacement technology
UNMC received an international joint replacement society’s top research award earlier this month. The International Society for Technology in Arthroplasty (ISTA) presented the HAP Paul Award to UNMC at the ISTA’s annual symposium in Kyoto, Japan, on Oct. 1. The award is the international group’s highest honor for distinguished research. UNMC received the award for its work in minimally invasive, computer-assisted joint replacement surgery.
Oct 20, 2005