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Research

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

Dr. Kugel congratulates faculty on new appointments

Megan Christiansen is awarded Dixon Fellowship, and Sangamesh Kumbar, PhD, is named Weeth Professor of Dental Research.

Nov 10, 2025

Megan Christiansen and Sangamesh Gurappa Kumbar, PhD

Dr. Sestak’s research honored at AAP meeting

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

Nov 10, 2025

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

Successful 25-year NE-INBRE has more work ahead

The National Institutes of Health has renewed the collaborative research program for the next six years.

Nov 10, 2025

Paul Sorgen, PhD

Dr. Byrareddy elevates the importance of team science

Siddappa Byrareddy, PhD, who will be honored today as UNMC’s Scientist Laureate, believes in the value of collaboration and urgency in scientific research.

Nov 6, 2025

Siddappa Byrareddy, PhD

Dr. Davies’ next all-campus forum is Monday

Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD, will talk with Ken Bayles, PhD, UNMC’s vice chancellor for research.

Nov 6, 2025

Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD, and Ken Bayles, PhD, UNMC vice chancellor for research

Cindy Heider exemplifies community service to research

Heider, a community volunteer on CHRI’s External Advisory Board, will be honored Thursday as part of UNMC’s research awards ceremony.

Nov 5, 2025

Cindy Heider

Career achievement: Jonathan Vennerstrom, PhD

Dr. Vennerstrom, a professor of pharmaceutical sciences, stands out for his impactful research career at UNMC.

Nov 4, 2025

Jonathan Vennerstrom, PhD

Research leadership: Becky Deegan, PhD

Dr. Deegan is a professor in the UNMC Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.

Nov 3, 2025

Becky Deegan, PhD