Vice Chancellor Research
UNMC researchers identify new mechanism behind glaucoma
Study shows genetic mutation may affect glaucoma patients with near-normal eye pressure.
May 14, 2026
Two from UNMC named Strategic Data Project fellows
Andrew Robertson and James Geiger are participating in a new data program that involves Harvard’s Center for Education Policy Research.
May 6, 2026
Uphoff named as clinical research manager
Lara Uphoff brings nine years of demonstrated experience to the role with the UNMC Clinical Research Center.
May 1, 2026
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
Research Town Hall today to focus on IT and data
Researchers can hear from Michael Hasselberg, PhD, the med center’s new chief transformation and digital officer.
Mar 25, 2026
NU’s NSRI awarded $500 million research contract
The contract continues NSRI and USSTRATCOM’s partnership for deterrence and defense R&D.
Mar 18, 2026
New grant builds on severe trauma response research
Three-year, $800,000 grant will focus on pain mitigation in repairing traumatic injuries or wounds.
Mar 12, 2026
Agnes Lenagh, PhD, hits ground running in new UNMC role
Dr. Lenagh, the director of strategic partnerships, sees big opportunities ahead for UNMC to partner with private industry.
Mar 12, 2026
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
Humans of UNMC: Heather Jensen Smith, PhD
‘Curiosity, drive and passion are powerful assets that belong to you,’ says Dr. Jensen Smith, director of UNMC’s advanced microscopy core facility.
Feb 11, 2026