Research

Medical research highlights, September 2026

The college recently received grants and awards representing more than $18 million in new funding.

Nov 5, 2026

Matthew Rizzo, MD

A record year for med student summer research program

More than 100 students took part in the event, the most ever.

Nov 5, 2026

Second-year medical student Jacob Leu, at right, presents his abstract as part of the Medical Student Summer Research Program.

Researchers develop tool to predict breast cancer subtypes

The team used an AI model and DNA mutation data to arrive at conclusions.

Nov 3, 2026

From left, Babu Guda, PhD, and Sushil Shakyawar, PhD

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

University of Nebraska System President Jeffrey P. Gold, MD

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

Ted Mikuls, MD

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

Gary Peters

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

Paul Sorgen, PhD

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

Jennifer Blackford, PhD

Distinguished Scientist: Nicholas Woods, PhD

Dr. Woods is an associate professor in the Eppley Institute for Research in Cancerand Allied Diseases.

Oct 23, 2026

Nicholas Woods, PhD

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

Saraswathi Viswanathan, PhD