Research

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

Pathology lab reveals new research into HPV infection

A team from the UNMC Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology published their study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

Apr 27, 2026

Authors of the research paper, from left: Drs. Pengwei Zhang and Jian Xie and doctoral students Richard C. Dang and Maddie Love.

Graduate Medical Education Research Symposium set for May 12

The eighth annual event will showcase the research of UNMC’s residents and fellows.

Apr 23, 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.

Study suggests link between prenatal exposure to certain medications and increased autism risk

Research identifies commonly prescribed, sterol biosynthesis-inhibiting medications as potential contributors to neurodevelopmental vulnerability.

Apr 20, 2026

Corresponding author Karoly Mirnics, MD, PhD, dean and director of the Munroe-Meyer Institute, and lead author Eric Peeples, MD, PhD, assistant professor in the UNMC Division of Neonatology

Child Health Research Institute releases inaugural annual report

The 2025 report highlights CHRI’s efforts to improve and save the lives of children.

Apr 17, 2026

Ann Anderson-Berry, MD, PhD, Child Health Research Institute executive director

Dr. Byrareddy inducted into AIMBE’s College of Fellows

The honorary from the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering recognizes the top 2 percent in the field.

Apr 14, 2026

Siddappa Byrareddy, PhD