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Susan Kruse is a lifeline to patients receiving bone marrow transplants. That’s why it’s not unusual for Kruse, a nurse case manager in UNMC’s Oncology/Hematology Department, to leave her pager on after hours if she thinks a patient might need a reassuring voice or have questions related to an evening CAT scan.

Mar 16, 2005

Testimony given on embryonic stem cell research

Three UNMC officials testified last week against two legislative bills that would have restricted embryonic stem cell research in Nebraska. Thomas Rosenquist, Ph.D., vice chancellor for research at UNMC, and David Crouse, Ph.D., associate dean for academic affairs, testified in opposition to Legislative Bill 437 and Legislative Bill 750 on Thursday before the Legislative’s Judiciary Committee. The two officials outlined the University of Nebraska’s official position against the two bills.

Mar 15, 2005

Haven to retire as associate dean of SAHP

When Mary Haven was named associate dean of UNMC’s School of Allied Health Professions in 1995, she had an idea of how long she’d stay in the position. Now, capping her 10th year, Haven has announced plans to step down as associate dean at the end of June, or when a successor is found.

Mar 15, 2005

Search committee named for SAHP associate dean

College of Medicine Dean John Gollan, M.D., Ph.D., has appointed a search committee to replace Mary Haven, who has announced plans to step down as associate dean of UNMC’s School of Allied Health Professions.

Mar 15, 2005

UNMC to recognize the academic achievements of employees

UNMC supports and commends the educational achievements of its workforce. Employees who have earned associate, undergraduate, or graduate degrees or special certifications during calendar year 2004 will receive a special recognition of their individual achievement.

Mar 14, 2005

Dr. Zheng wins Gilmore award; lecture set for Tuesday

Dr. Jialin Zheng will receive the 2005 Joseph P. Gilmore Outstanding Investigator Award on Tuesday. Dr. Zheng gives much of the credit for his research success to his research team and to several UNMC faculty members who have served as mentors to Dr. Zheng.

Mar 14, 2005

Dr. Turpen clowns around at the Shrine Circus

In research circles, Jim Turpen, Ph.D., is the guy with the largest research grant in the state. But, to 5-year-olds at the Shrine Circus he’s Ankor, the clown with the fiery orange hair, handlebar mustache and a pet lobster on his hand.

Mar 11, 2005

Dr. Turpen accepts more focused role in research administration

Paula Turpen, Ph.D., associate vice chancellor for research, has agreed to accept a more focused and highly specialized role in UNMC research administration. Tom Rosenquist, Ph.D., vice chancellor for research, announced recently that Dr. Turpen has become the first UNMC Director of Research Resources. Dr. Turpen assumed her new responsibilities on March 1.

Mar 10, 2005

Stem cell expert sees promise in research

Embryonic and adult stem cell research must continue because it’s too early to know which yields greater promise, said Catherine Verfaillie, M.D., an internationally recognized expert on stem cell research.

Mar 9, 2005

Profile of a Biocontainment Unit Nurse – Cheryl Rand

When Cheryl Rand, a nurse at The Nebraska Medical Center, first learned that the hospital was designing a special unit just for treating contagious and deadly organisms such as smallpox and SARS, Rand had only one thing to say: “I have to be a part of this.”

Mar 8, 2005