Robert T. Binhammer, Ph.d.
EMERITUS PROFESSOR
Department of genetics, cell biology and anatomy
Eppley Institute For Research
United States of America
Biography
Golden Apple/Hirschmann Prize, 2002 and 2007 M2 Golden Apple, 2008 UNMC Award for Distinguished Teaching, 2004 Alvin Earle Outstanding Health Science Educator Award, 2001 Basic Science Outstanding Teacher Award, 1996 and 2006 Member, UNMC Faculty Senate Chair, UNMC Faculty Senate Outcomes Assessment Committee Chair, Scholastic Evaluation Committee, UNMC College of Medicine
Research Interest
Dr. Binhammer has recently been involved in research on a newly described intrathecal ligament in the spinal canal. Probably derived from the denticulate ligament, it could tether some dorsal roots and might be involved in back pain experienced by astronauts in microgravity.
