Innovation

UNMC holds inaugural conference on AI in health

Some 300 people from across UNMC and its partners attended, highlighting the growing interest in the rapidly evolving field.

May 5, 2026

Joseph Siu, PhD, professor of physical therapy in the UNMC College of Allied Health Professions, gives a digital poster presentation at the UNMC "AI in Health Conference 2026: Shaping the Future of Care."

Nebraska convenes national leaders to advance bioeconomy, innovation

The NU System and Council on Competitiveness are hosting a two-day ‘competitiveness conversation’ in Omaha.

Apr 29, 2026

Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, NU System president

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

Agnes Lenagh, PhD, speaks with an attendee at a February "Idea Pub: Morning Edition."

UNeMed launches startup incubator ‘The Furnace’

The new program will train and mentor participants in how to build successful small business grant applications.

Jan 7, 2026

Tyler Scherr, PhD

Design Thinking workshop tackles patient falls

The Nebraska X Design Workshop was the culmination of a two-year Nebraska Collaboration Initiative grant.

Dec 18, 2025

The Nebraska X Design Workshop was a two-day event.

UNeMed kicks off Innovation Ambassador program

The expert group of 13 ambassadors will expand the visibility of technology commercialization.

Dec 17, 2025

Among UNeMed's 13 Innovation Ambassadors are (clockwise from top left): Hamid Band, MD, PhD; Beth Beam, PhD; Gregory Bennett, DMD; Thanh Nguyen, PhD; Bethany Lowndes, PhD; and Benson Edagwa, PhD.

UNMC honored for its revitalization work at EDGE District

Omaha By Design recognized the neighborhood revitalization work at the new district west of Saddle Creek Road.

Nov 12, 2025

A conceptual rendering of the EDGE District at its full development, as viewed from the north looking south along Saddle Creek Road.

UNMC creating Office of Industry Engagement

The new office will lead a more coordinated approach to interacting with the biomedical research industry.

Oct 31, 2025

Ken Bayles, PhD, UNMC vice chancellor for research

UNeMed celebrates discovery with annual Innovation Awards

UNMC’s technology transfer office also unveiled a new Innovation Ambassadors program to promote the commercialization process.

Oct 28, 2025

Ashok Puri, MBBS, and Thanh Nguyen, PhD

UNeMed’s Innovation Week runs Oct. 20-25

The week’s featured event is the Research Innovation Awards Banquet on Wednesday.

Oct 17, 2025

Graphic that says Innovation Week 2025