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.
Alum awarded 'Best Trainee Paper'
Sierra Clark’s published manuscript won the 2023 Best Trainee Paper from the Journal of Genetic Counseling. She is a genetic counseling alum and certified genetic counselor at the Munroe Meyer Institute.
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.
