Research
Report highlights Nebraska’s potential to lead in growing global bioeconomy
Analysis follows a Nebraska edition of the Council on Competitiveness’ series of conversations across America.
Oct 30, 2026
Ted Mikuls, MD, is UNMC’s 21st Scientist Laureate
Dr. Mikuls’ creation of the Veterans Affairs Rheumatoid Arthritis Registry has had a nationwide impact.
Oct 29, 2026
Gary Peters is 2026 Community Service to Research recipient
Peters has been a voice in support of pediatric cancer research for more than a decade.
Oct 28, 2026
Research Leadership: Paul Sorgen, PhD
Dr. Sorgen is a professor in the UNMC Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, UNMC College of Medicine.
Oct 27, 2026
Research Leadership: Jennifer Blackford, PhD
Dr. Blackford is the Hattie B. Munroe Professor, associate dean and director of research at the Munroe-Meyer Institute.
Oct 26, 2026
Distinguished Scientist: Nicholas Woods, PhD
Dr. Woods is an associate professor in the Eppley Institute for Research in Cancerand Allied Diseases.
Oct 23, 2026
Distinguished Scientist: Saraswathi Viswanathan, PhD
Dr. Viswanathan is a professor in the UNMC Department of Internal Medicine-Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism, UNMC College of Medicine.
Oct 22, 2026
Nebraska inventors, impact shine at 20th Innovation Awards
A record number of people attended UNeMed’s annual awards banquet, part of Innovation Week.
Oct 22, 2026
Distinguished Scientist: Ruxana Sadikot, MD
Dr. Sadikot is the Margaret R. Larson Chair and Professor of Pulmonary Medicine, and chief of UNMC Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, UNMC College of Medicine.
Oct 21, 2026
Distinguished Scientist: Karuna Rasineni, PhD
Dr. Rasineni is an associate professor in the UNMC Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, UNMC College of Medicine.
Oct 20, 2026