Innovation

Inside the Innovation Design Unit: Transforming patient care

The 17-bed unit on the sixth floor of University Tower is testing new models of care, innovating tech and facility design.

Jun 17, 2026

The 17-bed Innovation Design Unit, which opened to patients in January 2025, is on the sixth floor of University Tower.

A hub for big thinkers: The Catalyst building

A synergy among innovators, startups and connectors is coming together at Catalyst, located in the EDGE District next to UNMC’s Omaha campus.

Jun 11, 2026

A scene inside the Catalyst building

Innovators Among Us

Problem-solvers transform ideas into breakthroughs that reshape how we live. Step inside the minds of creators who are reimagining what’s possible.

Jun 8, 2026

Thanh Nguyễn, PhD, is a member of the Department of Emergency Medicine and is a prolific inventor. A couple of his inventions are now on the market and others are being shared open source. Portraits in his office with his concept wall and with a few of his inventions including the Rapid Smear and Project FreeAir.

Innovation at work: Real-world solutions shaping better lives

Take a look at some of the innovative tools that UNMC’s experts are advancing into the marketplace.

Jun 8, 2026

The LeVeen Needle Electrode uses radio frequencies to destroy tumors with greater precision.

‘EDGE in Action’ highlights district’s innovation taking shape

Campaign highlights how the EDGE District already is generating real-world innovation impact.

Jun 3, 2026

EDGE in Action promotional graphic featuring the words From Projections to Practice: EDGE IN ACTION The people powering innovation, collaboration and growth. With images of nine EDGE District partners over a conceptual rendering of the district when it is fully built.

Startup weekend coming to Catalyst in June

The immersive three-day event will run from June 5-7.

May 21, 2026

Exterior view of the Catalyst building with campus reflected in the window from the drone and a shot back toward campus.

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