Research

New blood test is a ‘game-changer’ for pregnant women

The med center is the first in the state to develop a strategy to test pregnant women at high risk for preeclampsia.

Nov 19, 2025

A pregnant mother in the hospital

Noted lung cancer research advocate to visit cancer center

Christopher Draft, a former NFL player whose wife died from lung cancer, will be at the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center on Nov. 25.

Nov 19, 2025

Christopher Draft

Dr. Sestak’s research honored at AAP meeting

Kylie Sestak, DDS, explored MMP enzyme levels in patients with both periodontitis and rheumatoid arthritis.

Nov 19, 2025

Kylie Sestak, DDS, with mentor Jeffrey Payne, DDS, at the AAP meeting

UNMC researchers publish findings on herpes simplex virus

The team determined the structure of the helicase-primase complex, offering a target for future antiviral therapies.

Nov 14, 2025

Tahir Tahirov, PhD

Work continues following fire at Durham Research Center

Officials continue to coordinate operations and communicate with response teams and researchers.

Nov 14, 2025

The Durham Research Center towers

New research exchange program expands horizons

The Upper Midwest Emerging Scholars helps early-career cancer researchers build collaborations and accelerate their careers.

Nov 12, 2025

From left, Jingjing Sun, PhD, Sandipan Brahma, PhD, and Grinu Mathew, PhD

Sajid Shahul, MD, named associate dean for clinical research

Dr. Shahul also joins the UNMC Department of Anesthesiology, among other roles at the college.

Nov 10, 2025

Sajid Shahul, MD

Research retreat celebrates college’s investigators

Annual event recognizes deserving UNMC College of Medicine researchers.

Nov 10, 2025

UNMC Vice Chancellor for Research Ken Bayles, PhD, congratulates Tammy Kielian, PhD, at the UNMC College of Medicine Research Retreat in October.

Summer research program draws record numbers

More than 90 rising M2s took part, with five honored for their work at the conclusion of the program.

Nov 10, 2025

Medical student Jack Paradis develops the results section of his education research project.

Medical research highlights, October 2025

The UNMC College of Medicine recently received grants and awards representing nearly $4.5 million in new funding.

Nov 10, 2025

Joshua Santarpia, PHD