Research

From social media: Dr. Lawler on airborne transmission

The UNMC Global Center for Health Security keeps the community updated on the latest in the pandemic.

Feb 17, 2022

Image of the COVID-19 virus with picture of James Lawler and the words Coronavirus Updates provided by James Lawler, MD, MPH

UNeMed holds Research Innovation Awards Ceremony

The virtual event featured awards for Innovator of the Year, Most Promising New Invention and Startup of the Year.

Feb 16, 2022

UNMC team ties microRNA to meth use relapse

Anti-inflammatories show promise to repair damage and “rescue” relapse.

Feb 15, 2022

Sowmya Yelamanchili, PhD

UNMC team ties microRNA to meth use relapse

Findings show the presence of microRNA can cause relapse

Feb 15, 2022

Sowmya Yelamanchili, PhD

From social media: Dr. Lawler provides mask facts

The UNMC Global Center for Health Security keeps the community updated on the latest in the pandemic.

Feb 10, 2022

Image of the COVID-19 virus with picture of James Lawler and the words Coronavirus Updates provided by James Lawler, MD, MPH

Distinguished scientist: Moorthy Ponnusamy, PhD

Dr. Ponnusamy’s research concerns cancer stem cells, pancreatic and ovarian cancers and therapeutic targets.

Feb 9, 2022

Moorthy Ponnusamy, PhD

UNMC evaluating if heart drug can prevent dementia

Researchers want to know if a common statin, used to prevent heart attack and stroke, can prevent dementia in people over age 75.

Feb 8, 2022

Alfred Fisher, MD, chief of the UNMC Division of Geriatrics, Gerontology and Palliative Medicine

Distinguished scientist: Joshua Santarpia, PhD

Dr. Santarpia’s research focus is infectious bioaerosols.

Feb 7, 2022

Joshua Santarpia, PhD

Distinguished scientist: Prakash Radhakrishnan, PhD

Dr. Radhakrishnan’s research focus is pancreatic cancer and tumor glycobiology.

Feb 4, 2022

Prakash Radhakrishnan, PhD

Study: Health needs unmet for transgender population

UNMC researchers surveyed transgender and gender non-conforming patients at Nebraska Medicine, offering data to help address gaps in care.

Feb 4, 2022

Sean Figy, MD, assistant professor in the UNMC Department of Surgery