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New startup grows from Innovation Week connection
Three people from vastly different backgrounds invent a new tool together.
Jun 3, 2014
Research data now flies at higher speeds
The newly created Research Information Technology Office core facility expands data storage and speeds processing.
Jun 3, 2014
Drug resistance in cancer is life’s work
One researcher wants to discover why some cancer cells survive radiation or chemotherapy.
Jun 3, 2014
Study seeks to improve life of migrant workers
High levels of stress and depression were found among seasonal farmworkers.
Jun 3, 2014
Kids of all ages wowed by science
In its second year, the Nebraska Science Festival continues to expand.
Jun 3, 2014
22-year-old sees promise in breast cancer research
It was an emotional experience for Brandi Preston, 22, and breast cancer researcher, San Ming Wang, M.D., associate professor of genetics, cell biology and anatomy, when they met after he spoke to Bright Pink, a support group for those affected by familial breast cancer.
Jan 15, 2014
Demand grows for bioinformatic gurus
As information technology becomes more integral to health care, the need grows for specialists who can turn biomedical data into knowledge that will improve people’s health and wellbeing.
Jan 15, 2014
Multitasking has its limits
There is the old joke about not being able to walk and chew gum at the same time. But there’s something to it, scientifically, said Dawn Venema, Ph.D., assistant professor of physical therapy education. As a clinician, she saw it all the time.
Now she studies it.
Jan 15, 2014
Will genetic testing change behavior?
Julia Houfek, Ph.D., professor of community-based health in the College of Nursing, is interested in how people understand and think about their health care conditions, what they have to do to stay well or get better.
Jan 15, 2014
Commitment is key for double doctorate
In the marathon to obtain both M.D. and Ph.D. degrees, there are moments when one wonders if he or she should keep going.
Jan 15, 2014
