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COBREs build centers of excellence
Research centers of excellence develop with the help of grants from the National Institutes of Health.
Feb 13, 2015
Storm chaser to headline 2015 Nebraska Science Festival
Reed Timmer will kick off the biggest science festival in Nebraska in April.
Feb 13, 2015
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
Study seeks to improve life of migrant workers
High levels of stress and depression were found among seasonal farmworkers.
Jun 3, 2014
Kids of all ages wowed by science
In its second year, the Nebraska Science Festival continues to expand.
Jun 3, 2014
Team of scientists tackle key HIV question
Collaboration works to stop replication of devious virus.
Jun 3, 2014
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
