Neurological Sciences
Grant to aid in brain screenings for intimate partner violence survivors
UNMC’s Shireen Rajaram, PhD, will work with Brain Injury Alliance of Nebraska, other partners on NIH-funded effort.
Jul 26, 2023
![Shireen Rajaram, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/ShireenRajaram072623-900x600.jpg)
COM research highlights, July 2023
The college received grant and funding awards representing more than $3 million in new funding in May.
Jun 30, 2023
![Kelsey Klute, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/KelseyKlute040423-900x600.jpg)
UNMC-led COVID research team wins rural health article of the year
The study used National COVID Cohort Collaborative data to show the impact of COVID-19 on rural America.
Jun 14, 2023
![Jerrod Anzalone](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/JerrodAnzalone061223-900x600.jpg)
UNMC history: Researching the potential of curare
Curare is an alkaloid plant extract known for being used in poison arrows in Central and South America.
Apr 4, 2023
![A. Ross McIntyre, MD, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/McIntyre040423-900x600.jpg)
Frank Longo, MD, PhD, to headline Harman Lectureship
Dr. Longo is an award-winning researcher in Alzheimer’s disease. His in-person lecture will be April 7.
Mar 27, 2023
![Frank Longo, MD, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/FrankLongo032723.jpg)
Maurice Godfrey, PhD, named Varner Educator Laureate
Dr. Godfrey and other recipients of the UNMC Impact in Education Awards will be honored at a ceremony March 30.
Feb 27, 2023
![Maurice Godfrey, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/MauriceGodfrey022823-900x600.jpg)
Donation will support rural stroke care
Med center neurologists will help train rural EMS crews through the funding provided by the Herman Foundation.
Feb 13, 2023
![Marco Gonzalez-Castellon, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/MarcoGonzalezCastellon021423-900x600.jpg)
Med center expert asked to discuss ‘watershed moment’ in stroke therapy
Pierre Fayad, MD, penned an invited editorial on the new research in the New England Journal of Medicine.
Feb 12, 2023
![Pierre Fayad, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/FayadPierre021023-900x600.jpg)
REACH program offers inspiration, information
The program was developed by the medical pathway division of the college of medicine’s DEI office.
Feb 7, 2023
![Winnie Ladu, UHOP student and High School Alliance graduate, returned to Benson High School as the keynote speaker for the REACH event.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/REACH1020223.jpg)
REACH program offers inspiration, information
Program was developed by the medical pathway division of the college of medicine’s DEI office.
Feb 1, 2023
![Winnie Ladu, UHOP student and High School Alliance graduate, returned to Benson High School as the keynote speaker for the REACH event.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/REACH1020223.jpg)