Research

Chancellor highlights research accomplishments at forum

UNMC Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD, was joined by Rusty McCulloh, MD, and Agnes Lenagh, PhD, at Tuesday’s event.

Sep 11, 2026

UNMC Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD

New research offers avenue to explore relationship between Alzheimer’s, HIV

New animal model may provide key for development of novel therapeutics.

Sep 10, 2026

From left, Pravin Yeapuri, PhD, Howard Gendelman, MD, and Shaurav Bhattarai, PhD

Dr. Abdulmalik earns first independent grant

Her study on a potential bioelectroceutical platform to stimulate alveolar bone regeneration has been funded by the NIH.

Sep 8, 2026

Sama Abdulmalik, PhD.

College holds fourth annual student research showcase

Fifty-five medical students took part in the event, held at the Davis Global Center.

Sep 8, 2026

A medical student stands at the right and looks at his research poster, shown on a screen but not visible in the photo.

Researchers team to explore space’s effect on heart cells

Study in conjunction with the University of Chicago showed cells weren’t affected by space travel.

Sep 8, 2026

Pooneh Bagher, PhD

Raising awareness of nutrition impact for cancer survivors

Mariah Jackson, PhD, is working with partners to get information in hands of former patients.

Sep 4, 2026

Mariah Jackson, PhD

College makes several leadership appointments

Several dentistry faculty have been named to prominent positions in the college within the last few months.

Sep 3, 2026

The UNMC College of Dentistry Building at East Campus in Lincoln.

New faculty spotlight: Maria Grimberg, MD 

Dr. Grimberg is an assistant professor in the UNMC Department of Neurological Sciences.

Sep 3, 2026

Maria Grimberg, MD

UNMC College of Dentistry research funding tops $5 million

Extramural funding is up more than 500% since 2021-22 as the college makes research a priority.

Sep 1, 2026

UNMC College of Dentistry Dean Gerry Kugel, DMD, PhD

UNMC, Omaha Public Radio partner to talk science

KIOS, UNMC aim to help listeners understand research and how it impacts our daily lives.

Aug 31, 2026

KIOS host Michael Lyon and a UNMC researcher will discuss science and health-specific research topics.