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Time travel with a disease detective
His first time in Africa, Dr. Khan’s job was to identify patient zero and attempt to determine the natural reservoir – from which the disease had come. He had one major drawback – he couldn’t speak French and would need an interpreter. Fortunately, two other teammates knew the language.
Feb 13, 2015
Dr. Smith’s COBRE grant renewed for phase 3; projects being considered
Shelley Smith, Ph.D., director of developmental neuroscience at UNMC’s Munroe-Meyer Institute and professor of pediatrics, recently learned her COBRE grant, “The Molecular Basis of Neurosensory Systems” was renewed for five years by the National Institutes of Health.
Feb 13, 2015
COBRE renewal expands nanothechnology research
UNMC researcher Tatiana Bronich, Ph.D., is the principal investigator on the grant. Dr. Bronich is the Parke-Davis Professor in Pharmaceutics, UNMC College of Pharmacy, and co-director of the Center for Drug Delivery and Nanomedicine.
Feb 13, 2015
Cellular signaling is focus of COBRE
To Keith Johnson, Ph.D., director of the Nebraska Center for Cellular Signaling (NCCS) in the College of Dentistry, reaching phase III status, with a $4.9 million grant renewal, means the opportunity to turn a corner.
Feb 13, 2015
UNMC sets the gold standard for Ebola care
The 2014 Ebola outbreak has been one of the most devastating public health crises in recent history.
Feb 13, 2015
What does Dr. Fox say?
UNMC’s eighth Scientist Laureate,
Dr. Howard Fox talks about his love
of science.
Jun 3, 2014
Home of bright IDEAs
Two brilliant researchers were jointly presented the prestigious Innovation, Development and Engagement Award (IDEA) from the University of Nebraska.
Jun 3, 2014
Distinguished scientists honored
Scientists work for years, even decades, to answer the question, or hypothesis that initially put them on their research path.
Jun 3, 2014
Patient’s quest for relief from hives leads to discovery
Physician’s study of vitamin D3 treatment comes from patient suggestion.
Jun 3, 2014
New startup grows from Innovation Week connection
Three people from vastly different backgrounds invent a new tool together.
Jun 3, 2014
