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active grants

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Recent Research News

 (clockwise from top left): Hamid Band, MD, PhD; Beth Beam, PhD; Gregory Bennett, DMD; Thanh Nguyen, PhD; Bethany Lowndes, PhD; and Benson Edagwa, PhD.

UNeMed kicks off Innovation Ambassador program

UNeMed completed the first round of training for its new Innovation Ambassadors program, wrapping up a workshop in November that gave the 13-person cohort a deep dive into intellectual property, technology transfer and commercialization.

Breanna Hetland, PhD

UNMC nursing innovation launches nationally

A digital platform years in the making, created through a collaboration between the UNMC College of Nursing, UNeMed, UNeTech and Nebraska Medicine, will position UNMC at the forefront of health care innovation, its creators said.

Beth Beam, PhD

Distinguished scientist: Elizabeth Beam, PhD

This profile is part of a series to highlight the researchers and leaders who will be honored at a ceremony on Nov. 6 for UNMC’s annual research awards – the prestigious Scientist Laureate Award and the Research Leadership, Distinguished Scientist, New Investigator, Career Achievement and Community Service to Research Awards.

Jennifer Miller, PhD

New investigator: Jennifer Miller, PhD

This profile is part of a series to highlight the researchers and leaders who will be honored at a ceremony on Nov. 6 for UNMC’s annual research awards – the prestigious Scientist Laureate Award and the Research Leadership, Distinguished Scientist, New Investigator, Career Achievement and Community Service to Research Awards.

Joyce Black, PhD

Dr. Black wins award – named after herself

Winning an award is usually enough of a surprise for the recipient. But for Joyce Black, PhD, one of her recent awards came with an extra element of surprise – it was named after her.

Joachim Voss, PhD

Dr. Voss to receive lifetime achievement award

Joachim Voss, PhD, will receive the 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award from the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care for his commitment to nursing leadership, research and education.

Michele Balas, PhD

Landmark UNMC research studies ABC’s of ICU care

Registered nurse Michele Balas, PhD, knows firsthand – and research has shown – that ICU patients fare better when health care teams implement evidence-based interventions every day.

 WIN Education Chair Sarah Button, WIN Chair Meg Lauerman, Haley Hays from the UNMC College of Nursing, WIN Membership Chair Jill Davis and WIN Grants Chair Jaci Lindburg

UNMC for the record, Oct. 18, 2024

Women Investing in Nebraska announced a grant of $122,376 to the UNMC College of Nursing during the organization’s annual awards ceremony Oct. 7 in Omaha. The grant was awarded to develop new training through the college.

Robin Lally, PhD

Focused on chronic illness? Consider joining CRISP

The UNMC College of Nursing’s Center for Chronic Illness Self-Management & Prevention invites University of Nebraska colleagues to become CRISP members.

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