Lisa Spellman

Siobhan Wescott, MD, named endowed professor of American Indian health at UNMC 

Dr. Wescott is the inaugural holder of the Dr. Susan and Susette (Inshata Theumba) LaFlesche Professorship in Public Health 

Jul 15, 2021

Siobhan Wescott, MD, MPH

UNMC survey shows vaccine hesitancy remains a challenge in the state

Issue of vaccine hesitancy to be addressed June 28 during Nebraska Forward program on News Channel Nebraska

Jun 25, 2021

Dejun Su, PhD

Message from INBRE Director: Paul Sorgen, PhD

Given the challenging circumstances of the last year, I am happy to report that the 2021 INBRE Scholars survey was very positive.

May 27, 2021

The 2021 INBRE Scholars’ summer research experience begins June 1

27 undergraduate students from across Nebraska embark on their summer research experience.

May 18, 2021

2021 INBRE Scholar Ronit Gandhi

INBRE funded undergraduate faculty researchers thrive with support

DRPP funding enhances the development of research infrastructure on undergraduate campuses.

May 18, 2021

Surabhi Chandra, PhD, associate professor of biology, University of Nebraska at Kearney

UNMC pediatric researcher, James Ford, DO, receives funding from Hyundai

Hyundai Hope on Wheels Foundation embarks on a nationwide tour in honor of National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month to award $6.8 million to 26 researchers.

Sep 16, 2020

Dr. James Ford

Grant will fund potentially game-changing PT study at MMI

The Munroe-Meyer Institute Department of Physical Therapy will take part in a nationwide study that may fundamentally shift the way physical therapy (PT) is provided for young children at high risk for or diagnosed with cerebral palsy.

Aug 27, 2020

Sandra Willett, PhD

University receives $5 million gift to create program on water, climate health

Donor wishes to raise awareness of the importance of public health.

Aug 26, 2020

Jesse Bell, PhD, an expert in public environmental health and environmental science, has been named as the director for the new program and will hold the Claire M. Hubbard Professorship of Water, Climate and Health.

Conducting Research During a Pandemic Can Be Tricky Says One INBRE Researcher

Like many faculty researchers, Annemarie Shibata, PhD, an associate professor of cellular neuroimmunology and director of the undergraduate neuroscience program at Creighton University, had numerous concerns when the university shut down in mid-March due to COVID-19.

Aug 14, 2020

Dr. Annemarie Shibata, at left, talks with undergraduate research student, Carly Baker, in her lab at Creighton University, while adhering to social distancing and other COVID-19 CDC recommended safety guidelines.

Pandemic prompts changes, creativity and flexibility at PUIs

Flexibility, creativity help participating undergraduate institutions and colleges adapt to a new normal.

Aug 14, 2020

INBRE Scholar, Justine Pitzer, works in the lab of Austin Nuxoll, PhD, at the University of Nebraska at Kearney, over part of the summer.