Research

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.

House officers shine at GME Research Symposium

See a photo album and video from the event.

Jun 16, 2026

House officers Nicole Kusnik, MD, and Calvin Albrecht, MD, in disucssion at the GME Research Symposium.

Dr. Fauver to explore West Nile transmission dynamics

The two-year study, a collaboration with Colorado State University, is being funding by a NIH/NIAID grant.

Jun 11, 2026

Joseph Favuer, PhD

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

Dr. Hopkins’ molecule moves closer to clinic

New startup raises $6.5 million to market a new therapeutic based on UNMC research.

Jun 9, 2026

Corey Hopkins, PhD

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.

‘What if that could be me?’

Inside UNMC’s groundbreaking clinical trials and the philanthropy helping to change lives.

Jun 4, 2026

Beth Smith walks with Matthew Lunning, DO, medical director of the Gene and Cellular Therapy Program at UNMC.

‘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.

Research town hall to discuss industry engagement

Thursday’s discussion features Agnes Lenagh, PhD, director of strategic partnerships in the UNMC Office of Industry Engagement.

May 27, 2026

Agnes Lenagh, PhD, speaks with guests at a February Idea Pub event sponsored by UNeMed.