Research

Revamped lab dedicated as a ‘WIN’ for researchers and patients

The Constance M. Ryan Wellness INnovation Laboratory, or WIN lab, was dedicated Dec. 10 in UNMC’s Student Life Center.

Jan 20, 2025

Connie Ryan (Photo courtesy University of Nebraska Foundation)

UNMC, VA study shows safety behind drugs for rare lung disorder

Researchers led by UNMC’s Bryant England, MD, PhD, studied data for patients with rheumatoid arthritis interstitial lung disease.

Jan 17, 2025

Bryant England, MD, PhD

UNMC research assesses viral respiratory risk at meatpacking plants

The publication offers a blueprint for how meat processing facilities can handle future epidemics.

Jan 14, 2025

Athena Ramos, PhD, and Joshua Santarpia, PhD

Women’s health research center offers funding opportunity

The UNMC Nebraska Center for Women’s Health Research aims to fund pilot projects with potential to develop into high-impact research.

Dec 26, 2024

OBGYN photos taken for Jamie Monico in the Olsen Center for Women’s Health on Wednesday, November 9, 2022.

Over 100 UNMC researchers rank among most cited

A Stanford University study team uses a standardized citation metric to rank researchers worldwide.

Dec 13, 2024

Researcher in the lab

UNMC to partner on new climate measurement center

The center, housed at the University of Vermont, will help federal climate impact assessment with more localized measurements.

Dec 3, 2024

Jesse Bell, PhD

A gift of vision: Eye donation benefits patients, research at UNMC

The Lions Eye Bank of Nebraska, located on the UNMC campus, partners with the Truhlsen Eye Institute and UNMC ophthalmology researchers.

Nov 21, 2024

Curt Coughlin looks at a cornea that is showing cell death.

UNeMed presents its 2024 Innovation Awards

The awards recognize promising inventors and their innovations at UNMC and UNO.

Nov 21, 2024

Jingwei Xie, PhD, UNeMed's 2024 Innovator of the Year

UNMC leader urges improved data access to boost cancer research

Joann Sweasy, PhD, director of the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center, and community groups recently testified on LR 377.

Nov 18, 2024

From left, Amanda McGill Johnson, executive director of Nebraska Cures; Joann Sweasy, PhD, director of the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center; Sen. Brad von Gillern of District 4; and Chris Kratochvil, MD, vice chancellor for external relations at UNMC and interim vice president for external Relations for the University of Nebraska System

UNMC’s Scientist Laureate: Hamid Band, MD, PhD

‘I believe that a long career requires us to be life-long learners. It has been a source of success for me – I highly recommend it.’

Nov 14, 2024

Hamid Band, MD, PhD