Pediatrics

CHRI heart and vascular disease event is May 15

The keynote address is by Michael Goldsmith, MD, director of cardiac informatics at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

Apr 29, 2026

A digital illustration combining a translucent human heart with futuristic technology elements, including circuit patterns and data icons, representing integration of medical science and digital innovation.

Pediatric Pain Conference scheduled for May 1

The virtual event hosted by Children’s Nebraska will run from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Apr 24, 2026

Photograph showing a health care professional in blue scrubs with a stethoscope attending to a child lying in a hospital bed, promoting the virtual Pediatric Pain Conference. Text overlay includes event details: Friday, May 1, 2026, from 8 A.M. to 2 P.M., with Children's Nebraska logo in top right corner.

Study suggests link between prenatal exposure to certain medications and increased autism risk

Research identifies commonly prescribed, sterol biosynthesis-inhibiting medications as potential contributors to neurodevelopmental vulnerability.

Apr 20, 2026

Corresponding author Karoly Mirnics, MD, PhD, dean and director of the Munroe-Meyer Institute, and lead author Eric Peeples, MD, PhD, assistant professor in the UNMC Division of Neonatology

Child Health Research Institute releases inaugural annual report

The 2025 report highlights CHRI’s efforts to improve and save the lives of children.

Apr 17, 2026

Ann Anderson-Berry, MD, PhD, Child Health Research Institute executive director

Medical research highlights, April 2026

The UNMC College of Medicine recently received grants and awards representing more than $8.7 million in new funding.

Apr 8, 2026

Sarosh Rana, MD

New medical faculty, April 2026

Ten new faculty members have joined the UNMC College of Medicine since Feb. 1.

Apr 8, 2026

Hemant Roy, MD

Medical research highlights, February 2026

The UNMC College of Medicine recently received grants and awards representing more than $3.8 million in new funding.

Feb 23, 2026

Joseph A. Fernandes, MD

Wellbeing conference to discuss human connection

The second annual event, organized by Children’s Nebraska, will be held March 13 at the Scott Conference Center.

Feb 23, 2026

Health care providers standing together to join their arms high

Pediatric Academic Workshop scheduled for March 27

The educational event is organized by the Child Health Research Institute and UNMC Department of Pediatrics.

Feb 18, 2026

Jessica Snowden, MD, vice chancellor for research, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, will give the keynote presentation. (Image credit: University of Tennessee Health Science Center)

UNMC experts testify in favor of important research funds

Ann Anderson-Berry, MD, PhD, Don Coulter, MD, and Tammy Kielian, PhD, spoke on behalf of the University of Nebraska System.

Feb 13, 2026

Ann Anderson-Berry, MD, PhD, Don Coulter, MD, and Tammy Kielian, PhD