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Burnett Society Spotlight: Ron Braun

Ron Braun, M.D., is a 1965 graduate of the College of Medicine at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. He and his wife of 64 years, Pat, have been loyal supporters of UNMC and the College of Medicine for more than 55 years. In addition, they have included the University of Nebraska Foundation in their estate plans to keep UNMC at the cutting edge of medical technology. Burnett Letter interviewed Dr. Braun in August 2023.

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Sunil Hingorani, M.D., Ph.D. poses for a professional headshot.

Drawing a Line in the Sand

A noble effort is underway to turn the tide against pancreatic cancer. The initiative is led by recently recruited Sunil Hingorani, M.D., Ph.D., who aims to find a cure for this lethal disease.

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Old style headshot of Theta Cole Bullington.

Like Mother, Like Son

Leland Essary is proud of the accomplishments of his mother, Theta Cole Bullington, a respected leader in public health nursing. In tribute, Leland established a scholarship in her name.

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Turning the Tide on Diabetes

Diabetes On Track seeks to improve diabetes care and prevention by piloting a new approach in two rural Nebraska communities. Launched this fall, the idea is for communities to tailor their own solutions through collaboration among health departments, health clinics, hospitals and community groups.

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Charting a Course to Survival

Cutting-edge clinical trials at the University of Nebraska Medical Center offer new hope for early detection of pancreatic cancer, aiming to increase survival rates and provide patients with better outcomes.

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The Ties That Bind

Sandra Bresnahan, M.D., knows firsthand the importance of Spanish-speaking physicians in rural communities like Lexington, Nebraska. Her journey from translating for her immigrant parents to becoming a local family physician showcases the impact of supportive medical training programs.

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A New Home for Treatments, Therapies and Joy

The new Munroe-Meyer Institute (MMI) building at the University of Nebraska Medical Center offers expanded opportunities for individuals with disabilities, thanks to state-of-the-art facilities and dedicated staff delivering essential services.

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