Clinical Research

UNMC to participate in trial of possible monkeypox treatment

It will be one of more than 60 sites nationally to test the safety and efficacy of the drug tecovirimat.

Oct 30, 2022

Sara Bares, MD

Bob Bartee set to retire in early 2023

Chris Kratochvil, MD, named interim vice chancellor for external relations.

Sep 8, 2022

Bob Bartee

Global Center names inaugural scholars class

Through the initiative, 16 med center experts will provide a new level of collaboration in advancing health security at UNMC.

Mar 29, 2022

At right, David Brett-Major, MD, one of the newly named Global Center for Health Security scholars, talks with Lt. Gen. Robert Miller, surgeon general for the U.S. Air Force,  during a 2021 tour of UNMC's Davis Global Center.

Clinical Trial Spotlight: Stress and anxiety in children

UNMC researchers are seeking parents who interested in having their children participate in the ‘Adaptive Brains Learning about Emotion’ study.

Mar 28, 2022

Virtual research town hall set for Friday

Jennifer Larsen, MD, vice chancellor for research, and research leaders will discuss COVID-19 safety and research operations.

Jan 19, 2022

Jennifer Larsen, MD, vice chancellor for research

UNMC names 2021 Scientist Laureate: Andre Kalil, MD

Dr. Kalil will be honored along with Distinguished Scientist, Research Leadership and New Investigator Award winners on Feb. 24.

Jan 18, 2022

Andre Kalil, MD, professor in the UNMC Division of Infectious Diseases in the Department of Internal Medicine

Dr. Lunning helps lead clinical research under new title

UNMC’s new assistant vice chancellor for clinical research will expand his work in the area.

Dec 20, 2021

Matthew Lunning, DO, assistant vice chancellor for clinical research.

Dr. Larsen plans to step down from vice chancellor role

UNMC’s second vice chancellor for research, who is not retiring, has elevated the university’s research enterprise.

Dec 14, 2021

Jennifer Larsen, MD, will step away as UNMC's vice chancellor for research.

Med center testing new oral drug to prevent COVID-19

International study is researching the oral antiviral Molnupiravir for adult household contacts.

Nov 16, 2021

Diana Florescu, MD

Nominations open for community service to research award

Award honors people and groups in the community supporting UNMC’s research mission.

Nov 15, 2021

Jennifer Larsen, MD, vice chancellor for research at UNMC