Vice Chancellor Research

UNMC develops library for researchers of staph infections

UNMC has developed a library for researchers of staph infections that has been used by scientists from 85 laboratories and 12 countries.

Feb 28, 2013

Sen. Johanns impressed by UNMC visit

Nebraska Sen. Mike Johanns received an overview this week of some of the projects UNMC scientists are working on as part of the University of Nebraska being designated by the Department of Defense as a University Affiliated Research Center.

Feb 21, 2013

UNMC study suggests vitamin D could reduce lung inflammation in asthma, COPD

In the first study of its kind, results of a UNMC research study suggests that vitamin D may be important for humans exposed to agricultural organic dust.

Feb 20, 2013

Research website updates includes fresher resources page

Learn about the updated research resources website.

Jan 7, 2013

Study shows dramatic primary care shortage in rural areas

The number of primary care physicians in Nebraska is 30 percent lower than previously reported by the American Medical Association.

Dec 14, 2012

Time out with T.O. – Mission Impossible, UNMC style

The assignment — go to Lincoln to update legislative staff and state senators on the impact of the complicated health care reform law in a simple, understandable way.

Dec 14, 2012

Psychiatry Department impacts entire state with broad range of programs

Telepsychiatry, novel research, mental health recruitment among initiatives.

Dec 3, 2012

Steven Wengel, M.D.

Pain medication addiction reaching epidemic level in Nebraska

Hydrocodone was most prescribed drug in America in 2011

Nov 16, 2012

Aly Hassan, M.D.

Get to know UNeMed’s entrepreneur-in-residence

Learn more about Gary Madsen, Ph.D., UNeMed Corporation’s new entrepreneur in residence. Also, see a cool video from UNeMed.

Oct 25, 2012

A fascinating look at the demanding day of a family physician in rural Nebraska

A UNMC writer profiles a typical day in the life of a family physician.

Oct 18, 2012