Vice Chancellor Research

UNMC selected for clinical trial using non-invasive treatment for depression

One of only 10 sites participating in trial A novel, non-invasive medical device may one day provide a drug-free treatment option for people with depression. The University of Nebraska Medical Center is one of 10 universities across the country conducting a clinical research trial with a transcranial magnetic stimulation device, known as NEST, or NeoSync […]

Oct 12, 2011

Innovation Week 2011 — UNeMed helps Drs. Kabanov and Gaymalov with startup

In the next year, UNeMed Corp., plans to help launch several new startup companies that have sprung from UNMC research. Among those is Neuronano 10 to Minus 9, which will be led by Alexander “Sasha” Kabanov, Ph.D., D.Sc., and Zagit Gaymalov, Ph.D.

Oct 11, 2011

UNMC researchers to study role of tumor microenvironment in pancreatic cancer

Hope to develop better therapeutics by learning more about pancreatic cancer cells

Oct 10, 2011

Breast cancer navigator program provides calm in the storm

Jimmie Johnson was devastated six years ago when she heard the words, “You have breast cancer.”

Oct 7, 2011

Research Notes – Study provides new hope for COPD patients

UNMC’s Stephen Rennard, M.D., played a key role in a study that could change the way health professionals and patients view chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) — the third leading cause of death in the United States.

Sep 27, 2011