Research

New faculty spotlight: Sicong Zhang, PhD

Dr. Zhang is an assistant professor with the Eppley Institute for Research in Cancer and Allied Diseases.

May 20, 2026

Sicong Zhang, PhD

UNMC researchers identify new mechanism behind glaucoma

Study shows genetic mutation may affect glaucoma patients with near-normal eye pressure.

May 18, 2026

Iqbal Ahmad, PhD

Medical research highlights, May 2026

The UNMC College of Medicine recently received grants and awards representing more than $5.6 million in new funding.

May 14, 2026

Sias Scherger, MD

Cancer center hosts Midwest Data Partner’s Workshop

More than 100 attendees from across the city, state and region came to UNMC on April 30.

May 13, 2026

Edward Peters, DMD, ScD, professor and chair of the UNMC Department of Epidemiology and co-lead of the Cancer Prevention and Control Program in the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center, speaks at the Midwest Data Partner’s Workshop hosted by the NCI-designated Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center.

Graduate Medical Education Research Symposium is Tuesday

The eighth annual event, to be held in the Truhlsen Campus Events Center, will showcase the research of UNMC’s residents and fellows.

May 10, 2026

Graduate students stand at attention to listen to a presentation during the 6th Annual Graduate Medical Education Research Symposium held in the Truhlsen Events Center, Michael F. Sorrell Center for Health Science Education.

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

Andrew Robertson and James Geiger

UNMC to host Big Ten neuroscience annual meeting

Registration and abstract submissions are open for the event, which will be held July 16 at UNO’s Scott Conference Center.

May 6, 2026

A dot-to-dot image showing the outline of a brain, reflecting the annual meeting's neuroscience focus.

Water, Climate and Health Program to hold research poster session

The event this Wednesday marks the program’s fifth year of celebrating research, education and community partnerships.

May 5, 2026

Nine attendees at last year's poster session pose for a photograph.

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

Lara Uphoff

Regents approve center for developmental exposure research

UNMC’s Aditya Bade, PhD, will lead the planned Research Center for Developmental Toxicology and Pharmacology.

Apr 27, 2026

Aditya Bade, PhD