Research Studies
UNMC/Nebraska Medicine part of international clinical trial to test new oral drug to prevent COVID-19
Clinical trials are research studies performed with human volunteers that aim to evaluate if investigational treatments and vaccines are safe and effective for people.
Nov 16, 2021
UNMC-VA researchers receive $3 million to study airborne hazards in military members, veterans
The research team will explore the relationship of airborne hazards in developing rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and rheumatoid arthritis-lung disease to better understand the condition.
Nov 3, 2021
UNMC study shows decrease in lung cancer deaths, citing earlier diagnosis, better treatments
Study results, which appeared in the Journal of the American Medical Association’s Oncology journal Oct. 21.
Oct 22, 2021
Ann Anderson Berry, MD, PhD, has been named executive director of the Child Health Research Institute
Dr. Anderson Berry has served as CHRI’s interim executive director since September 2019
Oct 13, 2021
UNMC part of national study on diagnostic tool for acutely ill infants with suspected genetic disease
Study may pave way for insurance coverage for diagnostic screening
Sep 29, 2021
UNMC study explores COVID -19, lung diseases
Research team examined role of IL-33 gene in COVID-19 compared to other inflammatory lung diseases.
Jul 21, 2021
UNMC clinical trial evaluating new investigational drug for treatment of COVID
Eligible study participants will be randomly assigned either to the investigational treatment group or the placebo group.
Jun 11, 2021
Munroe-Meyer Institute celebrates new home
New Omaha location positions institute to create a new standard in care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Jun 11, 2021
Study: rheumatoid arthritis patients have higher risk of COVID-19, complications
The large, national study accounted for many factors that influence COVID-19 risk, including age, sex, race, comorbidities and geography.
May 24, 2021
UNMC/Nebraska Medicine open a COVID-19 vaccine study for adolescents
For more information about the clinical trial or to enroll, go to unmc.edu/covidvaccinetrial and complete the questionnaire to be contacted by a study member.
May 5, 2021
