Author: Fran Higgins
Welcome new faculty: Brad Dexter, PT, DPT
Brad Dexter, PT, DPT, Class of 2011 alum, recently joined our physical therapy program as an assistant professor. Here’s more about Dr. Dexter in his own words: With 13 years as a practicing physical therapist at Quality Living, Inc. (QLI), I developed expertise in neurological rehabilitation such as brain and spinal cord injuries and as […]
Jul 2, 2024
Welcome new staff: Nick McCormick
Nick McCormick recently joined the staff for our occupational therapy program. Here’s more about Nick in his own words: I am originally from the Omaha/Bellevue area. After spending some time living in Lincoln, I have been living in the Benson neighborhood for a few years, and I truly enjoy the sense of community that surrounds […]
Jun 27, 2024
Drs. Kennel and Venema Share Falls Expertise with Iowa Critical Access and Small Rural Hospitals
For over a decade, the Collaboration and Proactive Teamwork Used to REduce (CAPTURE) Falls Program has existed to conduct research related to falls in hospitalized patients as well as provide quality improvement support to Nebraska Critical Access Hospitals. CAPTURE Falls is currently led by Victoria Kennel, PhD, and Dawn Venema, PhD. Matt McManigal provides support […]
Jun 18, 2024
Welcome new staff: Tori Villars
Victoria “Tori” Villars recently joined our office of Enrollment Management and Student Affiars as an office associate I. Here’s more about Tori in her own words: For the past 10 years I was with Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital, the first three years in patient access and the last seven working with Utilization and Case Management […]
Jun 10, 2024
2024 Outstanding Supervisor for the UNMC Genetic Counseling Program: Angela Cox
by Mary Matthiessen The UNMC Genetic Counseling Program is excited to announce that Angela Cox, MGC, CGC, has been named the 2024 Outstanding Supervisor for the UNMC Genetic Counseling Program. This award goes to one genetic counseling supervisor each year per genetic counseling program in the United States and Canada and was voted on by […]
Jun 5, 2024
International Celiac Awareness Day May 16
story contributions by Mariah K. Jackson, PhD, RDN In support of International Celiac Awareness Day, on May 16, the Davis Global Center will unite with communities around the world in lighting up landmarks green to raise awareness of celiac disease, gluten-free food insecurity, and the need for more research. Celiac disease is a genetic autoimmune […]
May 16, 2024
2024 Annual College of Allied Health Professions Awards Winners
At the convocation ceremony on May 3, we honored the recipients of the College of Allied Health Professions annual awards. The Awards and Recognition Committee and Research Development and Management Committee were pleased to announce the 2024 CAHP Awardees: Assistant Professor for the Physical Therapy program in the Department of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences Megan […]
May 10, 2024
Donnelly takes U.S. cytology back to Greece
Ever wonder where the name Pap smear came from? The cytology field began with George Nicholas Papanicolaou, MD, and his development of screening for cervical cancer, or Pap smear. One of the first things our diagnostic cytology students learn is about Dr. Papanicolaou’s history and his birthplace in Kymi, Greece. But to our students and […]
May 7, 2024
Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month: The Past, Present, and Future of Cystic Fibrosis
By Marisa Ruwe and Taylor Thomas, second year genetic counseling students What is Cystic Fibrosis? Each year, Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month is recognized throughout May. Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic condition estimated to impact over 100,000 people of all racial and ethnic backgrounds worldwide. The genetic changes that cause CF result in the production […]
May 6, 2024
D-N-A? More like D-N-YAY! Celebrate National DNA Day!
written by 2nd-year genetic counseling students Mitch McElfresh, Elizabeth Reese, and Kylie LaBouve Have you heard? Today is DNA Day! Soon to be genetic counselors Mitch, Lizz, and Kylie are excited to help you celebrate. Here’s what you need to know! What is National DNA Day?National DNA Day is recognized every year on the 25th […]
Apr 25, 2024
