Recent Research News
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Recent Research News
UNMC-created digital platform nets recognition, NIH grant
Familyroom.health, the UNMC-created digital platform launched last year, has received two national accolades
Dr. Hepburn honored by National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences
Kirsten Hepburn, PhD, a postdoctoral research associate in the UNMC College of Nursing, received two awards from the 2026 National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences at their annual AIM AHEAD Health Data Science Training Program Meeting in July.
Drs. Hetland, Buchanan named AAN fellows
The UNMC College of Nursing’s Lynn Buchanan, PhD, associate professor, and Breanna Hetland, PhD, Gail and Jim Anderson Professor in Nursing and associate professor, will be inducted as Fellows of the American Academy of Nursing in October.
New research network aims to address rural health disparities in Nebraska
The Greater Nebraska Rural Research Network, part of the Nebraska Rural Health Association, hopes to connect researchers to hospitals to get patients involved in rural research projects.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.