Research

UNMC leading national study to test drug to treat life-threatening illness

Will test in patients after stem cell transplants who develop graft-versus-host disease

Nov 13, 2018

National study finds gastric bypass most effective weight loss surgery

UNMC/Nebraska Medicine physicians participate in study

Nov 9, 2018

Corrigan McBride, M.D.

Dr. Pellegrino’s Oral Presentation at Inaugural Symposium Earns Runner Up Award

Peter Pellegrino, M.D., Ph.D., was awarded as runner up for his oral presentation during the inaugural Graduate Medical Research Symposium at the Truhlsen Events Center on Oct. 17.

Nov 9, 2018

Dr. Patterson, Executive Vice Chair, to Depart in December  

Andrew Patterson, M.D., Ph.D., will become chair of the Department of Anesthesiology at Emory University in Atlanta.

Nov 8, 2018

Department Impact at Upcoming ASA Meeting

Several Department of Anesthesiology physicians will attend the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) meeting in San Francisco on Saturday, October 13, through Wednesday, October 17, 2018.

Oct 9, 2018

Cattlemen’s Ball raises nearly $1.75 million

Amount raised is second highest in 21-year history

Oct 4, 2018

Ken Cowan, M.D., Ph.D. (third from left), director of the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center, went to Hebron, Neb., on Sept. 6 to receive a proceeds check of more than $1.55 million from the planning committee for this year's Cattlemen's Ball of Nebraska. (Photo courtesy of Nancy McGill)

Research exploring different therapies’ effects in children with cerebral palsy

Researchers are examining the benefits of power training, a treatment more related to muscular function, and an action-perception approach that stresses movement planning.

Sep 26, 2018

Munroe-Meyer Institute physical therapist Heidi Reelfs, works with Ethan on power-training as part of his physical therapy during a new study.

Renowned pediatric oncologist/cancer researcher joins UNMC/Children’s Hospital

Donald Durden, M.D., Ph.D., brings more than $9 million in NIH grant support

Sep 19, 2018

Donald Durden, M.D., Ph.D.

APRDP Student Completes Research Rotation

Chengxi “Tracy” Tan, a third-year medical student in the Asia Pacific Rim Development Program (APRDP), concluded her seven-week research program with Department of Anesthesiology researcher, Gurudutt Pendyala, Ph.D.

Sep 5, 2018

Jane Meza, Ph.D. and associate vice chancellor for global engagement, Gurudutt Pendyala, Ph.D., and H. Dele Davies, M.D. and senior vice chancellor for academic affairs, present Chengxi "Tracy" Tan, a third-year medical student in the Asia Pacific Rim Development Program, with a certificate of completion.

Nursing study to evaluate if smartphone can help rural men with weight loss

Study designed with input from northeast Nebraska men and will reflect their preferences for mobile health technologies that fit their unique lifestyle and workplace needs.

Aug 6, 2018