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UNMC's Scientist Laureate Unlocks
Genetic Mysteries

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Shelley Smith, Ph.D.

Understanding Edison
UNMC’s new Scientist Laureate identifies genetic mutations that influence learning disabilities, including dyslexia, with which Thomas Edison struggled.

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Pinaki Panigrahi examines an infant

Saving Newborn Lives with Simple Bacteria
Probiotics may be all newborns in developing countries need to protect them from deadly bacteria.

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Mohammad Siahpush, Ph.D.

Public Health Research: Intervention and Prevention
Investigators from multiple disciplines tackle health issues in an effort to improve community wellness.

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Jessica Mercer, Ph.D.

The Art of Scientific Writing
The new Research Editorial Office helps investigators write winning grants.

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Read 10 tips for successful grant writing.

Research hub

Regenerative Medicine has New Focus at UNMC
The most important new field in 21stcentury medicine has a new leader at the med center.

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Nellie Faye Hagberg

Clinical Trials Give Hope
Parkinson’s disease literally wiped the smile from Nellie Faye Hagberg’s face, until she enrolled in a clinical trial.

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Watch Hagberg talk about Parkinson’s Disease.

Watch a video about clinical trials.

Find other clinical trials at UNMC.

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Tom Rosenquist, Ph.D.

Vice Chancellor message
Dr. Rosenquist leaves a legacy of success

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Jennifer Larsen

UNMC News

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A harder look at lung disease in hog farmers
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Research climbs in U.S. News rankings
Read the U.S. News story in UNMC Today.
Link to U.S. News & World Report.

$9 million to study aging and HIV infection
Learn more about Dr. Fox’s research group.

UNMC study looks at brain inflammation
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Dr. Vennerstrom helps develop single-dose malaria drug
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Shelley Smith, Ph.D.

Scientists Honored for Accomplishments

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View photos from the Distinguished Scientists Award Ceremony.

Read profiles of Distinguished Scientists and New Investigators.

Rashea Fuchtmam

Under the Microscope

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Watch Dr. Fisher talk about autism.