Vice Chancellor Research

Research website updates includes fresher resources page

Learn about the updated research resources website.

Jan 7, 2013

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

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

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

Rural high school students learn about health professions during visit to UNMC

Two hundred-two students from 80 towns and 42 rural schools learned about opportunities in behavioral health, clinical laboratory science, dentistry, medical nutrition, medicine, nursing, pharmacy, physical therapy, physician assistant, public health, and radiation sciences. The students attended three 30-minute interactive sessions of their choosing with various health professionals.

Sep 28, 2012

Dr. Oestreich hits the road for research

Julie Oestreich, Pharm.D., Ph.D., assistant professor of pharmacy practice in the College of Pharmacy, is in the midst of an investigation, much of which was conducted not in the lab, but on the road.

Sep 20, 2012

Former FASEB president to visit UNMC, discuss science advocacy

Dr. Mark Lively urges scientists to meet their lawmakers and talk to them about the funding process and about the far-reaching benefits this money provides.

Sep 19, 2012