Improving health through research
A major goal of the College of Allied Health Professions and a critical factor in our strategic plan is to increase prominence as a research health sciences center that supports evidence-based medicine.
In the News
Dr. Hanson researches omega-3’s role in lung diseases
This 2-year R21 grant studies the role fatty acid-derived compounds that resolve inflammation play in resiliency for people with lung diseases.
UNMC to participate in NIH-funded Knee Activity Arthroplasty Study
Elizabeth Wellsandt, DPT, PhD, is the UNMC Site Principal Investigator on a new grant, “Knee Arthroplasty Activity Trial (KArAT),” (IRB# 0047-24-CB) to assess whether personalized guidance from a health coach coupled with financial rewards can effectively increase physical activity post-total knee replacement.
Distinguished scientist: Joseph Siu, PhD
The New Investigator Award is given to outstanding UNMC scientists who in the past two years have secured their first funding from the National Institutes of Health, the Department of Defense or other national sources. New investigators also had to demonstrate scholarly activity, such as publishing their research and/or presenting their findings at national conventions.
Current Studies
The College has many life-changing research studies and conducts high quality research interventions. These studies are currently recruiting subjects.
Completed Studies
These studies are no longer enrolling participants.
