Pharmacology and Experimental Neuroscience

Distinguished Scientist: Siddappa Byrareddy, Ph.D.

Dr. Byrareddy’s research explores a possible HIV cure, drugs of abuse and Zika pathogenesis.

Jan 30, 2018

Siddappa Byrareddy, Ph.D.

Skate-a-thon brings in more than $20,000

More than 600 skaters participate in 24-hour UNMC Skate-a-thon for Parkinson’s.

Jan 30, 2018

Ryan Cary (center) is flanked by his father, Stephen, and his mother, Jeanne, after completing the UNMC Skate-a-thon for Parkinson's. Cary recruited 42 skaters for the event and brought in $2,600. His LeaseTeam, Inc. competed in the Rock the Clock category, which required the team to have at least one skater on the ice throughout the 24-hour event. Stephen Cary, a former president of the apartment leasing division for NP Dodge, has had Parkinson's disease for the past 12 years.

Time out with T.O. – Putting Parkinson’s on ice

Skate-a-thon for Parkinson’s begins Friday.

Jan 25, 2018

Jenny Knutson speaks at the 2017 Skate-a-thon opening ceremonies.

New investigator: Sowmya Yelamanchili, Ph.D.

Dr. Yelamanchili’s research focus is on neurodegenerative diseases and drug abuse.

Jan 19, 2018

Sowmya Yelamanchili, Ph.D.
Nebraska Neuroscience Alliance honors Joan Squires.

Remembering Sam Sanderson, Ph.D.

Beloved UNMC researcher dies at age 63

Aug 10, 2017

Sam Sanderson, Ph.D.

Graduate Student Alex Wiesman receives National Institute of Aging Award

Hearty congratulations to our own Mr. Alex Wiesman, who just received a four-year F31 predoctoral fellowship from the National Institute of Aging (NIA/NIH) for his project, Oscillatory Markers of Cognitive Deficits in Patients with Alzheimer's Disease.  Alex is a graduate student in the IGPBS Neuroscience Program working in Dr. Tony Wilson's Laboratory.  Great work, Alex!

Jul 31, 2017

Alex Wiesman

UNMC for the record

News and notes from the UNMC community.

Jun 9, 2017

Howard Gendelman, M.D.

Med students honor outstanding educators

Students cite meditation, feedback and passion for teaching in nominating Hirschmann, Golden Apple awardees.

Jun 5, 2017