Pediatrics
Medical research highlights, Summer 2024
The UNMC College of Medicine received grant and funding awards representing more than $3 million in new funding in April.
Jul 9, 2024
![Vimla Band, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/VIMLABAND010422.jpg)
UNMC leads national research team to explore newly discovered syndrome
In a recently published study, the researchers suggested an explanation for Fetal Fentanyl Syndrome.
Jun 27, 2024
![Karoly Mirnics, MD, PhD, director of the UNMC Munroe-Meyer Institute, and Zeljka Korade, DVM, PhD, professor of pediatrics at UNMC](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/MirnicsKorade062724-900x600.jpg)
Annual faculty awards: Ann Anderson Berry, MD, PhD
Dr. Anderson Berry, MD is executive director of the Child Health Research Institute and professor in the department of pediatrics.
Apr 5, 2024
![Ann Anderson Berry, MD, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/AndersonBerryAFM040424-900x600.jpg)
Grant workshop to offer advice on securing research funding
The event organized the Child Health Research Institute and UNMC Department of Pediatrics will be held March 22.
Mar 6, 2024
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Research highlights, March 2024
The UNMC College of Medicine received grant and funding awards totaling more than $800,000 in January.
Mar 4, 2024
![Danita Velasco, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/VelascoCOM-900x600.jpg)
Gold Humanism Honor Society inducts new members
The UNMC chapter welcomed 31 new members in January.
Mar 4, 2024
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Pediatrics annual report showcases a growing department
The UNMC Department of Pediatrics report for 2022-23 now is available online.
Feb 29, 2024
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UNMC researchers studying secrets behind cute, cuddly therapy seal
Pediatric patients certainly take to the robotic therapy seals Paro, Pickles and Pepe Le Pew. So the question is: How so?
Feb 21, 2024
![Breanna Hetland, PhD, and her daughters, Layla, 5, and Tully, 19 months, enjoy Paro, the robotic therapy seal in their home.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Paro2022124-900x600.jpg)
UNMC for the record, Feb. 16, 2024
News items on a national board appointment, Black History Month trivia, a career opportunity tour and food vendors.
Feb 16, 2024
![Jonathan Cramer, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/JonathanCramer021624-900x600.jpg)
Grant opportunities available through CHRI
Applications will be accepted through April 15.
Feb 15, 2024
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