Neurological Sciences

Neurocritical care unit is one of a kind in Nebraska

UNMC Division of Neurocritical Care aims to provide specialty care, cutting-edge education.

Aug 11, 2022

Neurocritical care team members include respiratory therapist Russ Sindelar, Darryl Gress, MD, nurse practitioners Tori Piercy and Kristi Jay and critical care nurse Emily Scahill.

New faculty spotlight: Spriha Pavuluri, MD

Spriha Pavuluri, MD, is an instructor in the UNMC Department of Neurological Sciences.

Jul 29, 2022

Spriha Pavuluri, MD

Computer models show value in diagnosing dementia

UNMC researchers joined in publishing a study in Nature Communications looking at using deep learning computer models to identify Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.

Jul 21, 2022

Daniel Murman, MD, Arun Swaminathan, MD, and Olga Taraschenko, MD, PhD

UNMC part of almost $450 million nationwide COVID research study in adults, children

Research study seeks to better understand post-COVID symptoms with goal of improving treatment, outcomes

Jun 20, 2022

David Warren, PhD and Andrew Vasey, MD

Alzheimer’s drug discovery training program set

Paul Trippier, PhD, and Howard Fox, MD, awarded training grant for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias drug discovery.

Jun 17, 2022

From left, Paul Trippier, PhD, UNMC College of Pharmacy, and Howard Fox, MD, PhD, UNMC College of Medicine

Research highlights

The UNMC College of Medicine received grantand funding awards representing $2,426,057 in new funding in April.

Jun 2, 2022

Steve Caplan, PhD

Combating Anxiety With Innovation

UNMC innovators are using simulation and 3D printing to both screen and prepare patients for deep brain stimulation surgery.

Jun 2, 2022

Nine house officers honored at GME Research Symposium

Presentation content ranged from original research to reviews, meta-analyses and case reports.

May 23, 2022

More than 50 residents and fellows presented their research in oral or poster formats.

Conference focus: Data security amid new technology

Second annual Great Plains Interoperability Conference set for June 7.

May 9, 2022

Matthew Rizzo, MD

Howard Fox, MD, PhD, receives university’s ORCA Award

Dr. Fox honored by University of Nebraska System for outstanding research and creative activity.

Apr 7, 2022

Howard Fox, MD, PhD
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