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Clinical trial spotlight on generalized anxiety disorder
UNMC researchers are seeking participants with generalized anxiety disorder to test a non-invasive device.
Jan 25, 2022
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New investigator: Abbie Raikes, PhD
Dr. Raikes’ research focus is early child development, domestically and globally.
Jan 25, 2022
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Study: Gout patients more commonly undergo lower-extremity amputations
Ted Mikuls, MD, and team recently published study in the JAMA Open Network.
Jan 24, 2022
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UNMC doctoral student studies trauma in NICU mothers
Morgan Staver is a Buffett Institute Graduate Scholar; program now accepting proposals for wide range of early childhood research projects.
Jan 24, 2022
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Breakthrough Thinking series continues Jan. 27
Sonia Marciano, PhD, clinical professor at the New York University Stern School of Management, and Julie Lenzer, chief innovation officer at the University of Maryland, will speak at the event.
Jan 24, 2022
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New investigator: Karuna Rasineni, PhD
Dr. Rasineni’s research focus is on fatty liver disease.
Jan 24, 2022
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Guidance on ordering, extending the use of KN95s
Mask’s effective duration varies depending on employee’s role, as well as care and use of mask.
Jan 24, 2022
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New investigator: Christopher Shaffer, PharmD, PhD
Dr. Shaffer’s research focus is pediatric clinical pharmacology.
Jan 21, 2022
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Ice rink season extended to Feb. 6
Following a number of weather-related closures, the UNMC Ice Rink will be open one week longer than planned.
Jan 21, 2022
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