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.
Sanderson receives Abstract Fellowship Award
Scott Sanderson, program director and associate professor for clinical perfusion, was invited to speak at the 2025 American Society of ExtraCorporeal Technology (AmSECT) International Meeting in San Diego and was awarded the 2025 Abstract Fellowship Award.
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.
