Research

Pediatric Academic Workshop scheduled for March 27

The educational event is organized by the Child Health Research Institute and UNMC Department of Pediatrics.

Feb 18, 2026

Jessica Snowden, MD, vice chancellor for research, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, will give the keynote presentation. (Image credit: University of Tennessee Health Science Center)

UNMC experts testify in favor of important research funds

Ann Anderson-Berry, MD, PhD, Don Coulter, MD, and Tammy Kielian, PhD, spoke on behalf of the University of Nebraska System.

Feb 13, 2026

Ann Anderson-Berry, MD, PhD, Don Coulter, MD, and Tammy Kielian, PhD

Leader in advancing cancer immunotherapy to speak at UNMC

Karen Knudsen, PhD, CEO of the Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy, will hold a grand rounds March 31, hosted by the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center.

Feb 12, 2026

Karen Knudsen, PhD

Humans of UNMC: Heather Jensen Smith, PhD

‘Curiosity, drive and passion are powerful assets that belong to you,’ says Dr. Jensen Smith, director of UNMC’s advanced microscopy core facility.

Feb 11, 2026

Heather Jensen-Smith, PhD

The future of health care is being built in Nebraska

Project Health is not just a hospital. It’s a vision.

Feb 10, 2026

Animated images of a hospital room, classroom and lab.

‘Back-o-the-Napkin’ contest returns, entries due in March

UNeMed is putting out a call for inventive faculty to put some form to their ideas in this annual contest.

Feb 5, 2026

Logo that says Back 'O The Napkin

Faculty and postdoctoral reviewers needed

Faculty and postdoctoral scholars can help evaluate presentations at the Midwest Student Biomedical Research Forum March 7.

Feb 5, 2026

A researcher looking at a glass slide of lab results

Honoring Aidan’s legacy

A generous gift from the Aidan O’Neil Foundation will support gene and cellular therapy research at the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center.

Feb 5, 2026

Aidan O’Neil’s legacy will live on through a generous gift from the Aidan O’Neil Foundation for the Prevention of Childhood Cancer to support promising gene and cellular therapy research at the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center.

College’s annual Research Day set for Feb. 27

Student work will be highlighted at annual event, with a keynote address by dental material expert Thomas Hill, PhD.

Feb 4, 2026

Research Day awardees from 2024 pose with college faculty and leaders. This year's event will be held on Feb. 27.

MD-PhD scholar advances UNMC rheumatology research in Sweden

Nozima Aripova recently completed a rotation at the Karolinska Institute.

Feb 3, 2026

UNMC MD-PhD Program Scholar Nozima Aripova recently completed an external research rotation at the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, Sweden.
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