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Two honored with Alzheimer’s research awards
Two UNMC researchers — Daniel Murman, M.D., and Prasad Padala, M.D. — were honored Monday with Alzheimer’s research awards established by the late Col. Barney Oldfield.
Apr 27, 2005
Events hope to raise $1 million for MMI autism program
To say Gail Werner-Robertson is a dedicated fund-raiser is like saying Michelangelo was pretty good with a paintbrush. It doesn’t do her justice. Werner-Robertson, founder and CEO of GWR Wealth Management LLC, is on a mission. She wants to raise $1 million for the autism program at UNMC’s Munroe-Meyer Institute.
Apr 26, 2005
Medical research champions to be honored May 9
Rik and Shannon Bonness are reminded of the importance of medical research each time they look at their sons, who have battled juvenile diabetes for years. Nebraskans for Research will honor the Omaha couple — champions of medical research at UNMC and in Nebraska — for avid support Monday, May 9, during the organization’s third annual tribute luncheon, titled “Salute to Rik and Shannon.” See story for details.
Apr 26, 2005
Faculty to elect senators via electronic ballot submission
This year, for the first time ever, faculty in all UNMC colleges will use an electronic system to select their Faculty Senate representatives. See story for details.
Apr 25, 2005
Dr. Scholar is 2004 Alvin Earle award recipient
It’s not unusual to find students playing Pharmacojeopardy in the classroom of Eric Scholar, M.D. A professor in the Department of Pharmacology and the Eppley Institute, Dr. Scholar co-developed the game to help students with pharmacology review questions. It’s one example of how the UNMC professor of 30 years connects well with students.
Apr 25, 2005
Anatomical service honors ‘greatest teachers’
On Friday, nearly 400 people gathered at the Westside Community Center to honor the 133 individuals who donated their bodies to the anatomical gift program.
Apr 25, 2005
Nurse practitioner fulfills dream in poverty-stricken Bangladesh
As a young adult, Sandra Borden knew she wanted to work overseas in a remote place. She never really dreamed of being a nurse, nor did she seriously consider nursing as a career. But nursing was her destiny. The Gibbon, Neb., woman went on to build and staff a hospital in one of the poorest and most remote parts of the world. Last year, she received the UNMC College of Nursing Alumni Association Distinguished Alumnus Award for outstanding work in Bangladesh. Editor’s note: This story contains a graphic image.
Apr 22, 2005
Sweat equity lands UNMC employee new home
There was only one thing missing when Theresa Grutel received the keys to her new home — a wheelchair ramp so her father could visit. But, if history is any guide, Grutel will make that a reality too.
Apr 22, 2005
McGoogan Library staff host Fontenelle students
For the past five years, the UNMC McGoogan Library of Medicine has been a major supporter of the Fontenelle Elementary School library. Initially, the staff sponsored Fontenelle under the Adopt-A-School program, but in 2000, staff members focused their interests on assisting the school’s library.
Apr 22, 2005
Dr. Maurer outlines UNMC’s winning strategy
An upbeat culture, combined with a winning strategy, yields unprecedented opportunity, UNMC Chancellor Harold M. Maurer, M.D., says.
Apr 22, 2005