Research

UNMC study: New heart pump improves on previous models

Will provide patients with important option for serious heart problems

Jun 12, 2019

Left: John Um, M.D., surgical director of cardiac transplantation and mechanical circulatory support programs and Brian Lowes, M.D., Ph.D., Angle Presidential Chair of Cardiology
Carol and Rick Russell

UNMC researcher receives Maurer Scientific Achievement Award

Biomedical engineer, Jingwei Xie, Ph.D., is recognized for his design of biomedical materials, novel drug formulations

Jun 5, 2019

Mary Ann "Andy" Holland (left-right), Nora Sarvetnick, Ph.D., and Jingwei Xie, Ph.D., at the 17th Annual Spring Tribute Luncheon for the Nebraska Coalition for Lifesaving Cures. In 2017, Holland was awarded the Lifesaver Award from the NCLC for her family's longtime support of research.

Long-time international partner visits UNMC

A delegation from the China Scholarship Council visits UNMC for meetings with students, faculty and staff.

Jun 3, 2019

UNMC research study could help millions with common heart problems

Atrial fibrillation happens when the heart’s electrical system gets “short circuited,” reducing the expulsion of blood from a pocket in the heart called the left atrial appendage. Stagnant blood in the left atrial appendage can result in clots.

May 31, 2019

Andrew Goldsweig, M.D.

Department members make significant contribution to SCA Annual Meeting

The 13 attending department members held roles in 10 scientific sessions and presented six abstracts on department work.

May 28, 2019

Sara Foulke, M.D., and Megan Chacon, M.D., present their abstract at the 41st annual Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists annual meeting.
Marv Welstead, 98, has been a driving force in raising money in the Fremont area that will go toward Alzheimer's research at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Welstead's wife, Jean, died in 2009 after an eight-year battle with Alzheimer's.

Potential disease-modifying drug for osteoarthritis is identified

Breakthrough by UNMC/Children’s researchers is published in major scientific journal

May 15, 2019

Anna Spagnoli, M.D., and Tieshi Li, Ph.D., headed the research team that discovered a potential disease-modifying drug for osteoarthritis.

Two UNMC programs play key role in pancreas cancer battle

Rapid autopsy, early detection screening programs are world-class initiatives

Apr 29, 2019

Michael (Tony) Hollingsworth, Ph.D. (left) and Paul Grandgenett, Ph.D.

UNMC/UNK land $2.5 million grant aimed at reducing childhood obesity

Between 4 and 8 rural Nebraska communities will be selected as pilot test locations

Apr 17, 2019

The $2.5 million grant was awarded to Jennie Hill, Ph.D. (left), associate professor in the UNMC College of Public Health, and Kate Heelan, Ph.D., professor and director of the UNK Physical Activity and Wellness Lab.