Faculty donation leads to collaboration between professors in the School of Medicine and UMKC Conservatory to yield safer surgeries
Medicine and music aren’t an obvious pair, but in a discussion between colleagues at the UMKC Surgical Innovations Lab, experts in each field realized an interesting link between the two topics. Continue reading “UMKC Professors Study the Impact of Sound on Operating Room Safety”
Study explores patient safety issues surrounding the use of electronic medical records during transitions of care
The UMKC Foundation has received a $35,000 gift from the Jane & Jack Strandberg Charitable Foundation, Bank of America, N.A., Trustee, that will go to support ongoing research in the School of Pharmacy. Continue reading “Gift to UMKC Foundation Will Support School of Pharmacy Research”
By Jean Peat
Revered UMKC Professor and Clinician is Honored by Family
Colleagues who knew Larry Piebenga, MD, speak of him with true regard as both a mentor and role model for medical research, education and patient care. A legendary ophthalmologist and teacher at UMKC, Dr. Piebenga was a pioneer for developing cornea and cataract therapies. Continue reading “More than Meets the Eye”
The UMKC School of Education has appointed Eric Camburn, Ph.D., as the Sherman Family Foundation Endowed Chair and Director of the Urban Education Research Center, holding the appointment of professor in the Division of Educational Leadership, Policy and Foundations. Continue reading “Eric Camburn Named Chair Urban Research Center”
By Patricia O’Dell
Ten billion times a day people upload a video to Snapchat. From supermodels to cyber-celebrities to middle schoolers at the mall, people are using video to share personal stories on the social media app. While video sharing encourages company growth, storage can create challenges. Continue reading “UMKC Professor Improves Snapchat’s Story”
By Jean Peat
Situated prominently on the corner of 21st and Charlotte is UMKC’s Department of Ophthalmology and Vision Research Center, a bustling center of excellence within UMKC’s new Health Sciences District. Yet, despite the cutting-edge research and advanced academics taking place under its roof, many are unaware of the critical position it plays in improving the treatment of eye disease for people in our community and beyond. Continue reading “Donors Set Their Sights on Vision Research Center’s Work”
