Newsroom
Research leadership: Polina Shcherbakova, PhD
Dr. Shcherbakova’s research focus is on mechanisms of mutation.
Feb 21, 2022
![Polina Shcherbakova,PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Shcherbakova022122.jpg)
ARPA proposals supported as a boost for Nebraska
At a legislative hearing Thursday, the University of Nebraska offered plans to turn investments through the American Rescue Plan Act into bold improvements for the state.
Feb 18, 2022
![A rendering of the proposed joint UNMC-UNK Rural Health Complex at the University of Nebraska at Kearney.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/RuralHealth1021822.jpg)
Joint project would strengthen rural health care, communities
Healthier Rural Nebraska Initiative will provide critical support for the health care needs throughout rural Nebraska.
Feb 18, 2022
![The UNMC-UNK Rural Health Complex (at right) would be located next to the existing UNK Health Science Education Complex.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/RuralHealth2021822-900x600.jpg)
Pancreas cancer funding aims to accelerate treatments
The Pancreatic Cancer Center of Excellence has potential to multiply UNMC research efforts to more effectively fight the deadly disease.
Feb 18, 2022
![The Pancreatic Cancer Center of Excellence would be a crucial part of the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/BuffettCancerCenter121621.jpg)
Investment would better prepare state for disasters
The Global Center for Health Security, a national voice on biopreparedness, looks to step up Nebraska’s preparations for the next disaster.
Feb 18, 2022
![Shelly Schwedhelm, executive director of emergency management and clinical operations at the Global Center for Health Security, addresses a press conference in February 2020 about the emerging coronavirus pandemic. At left is James Lawler, MD, executive director of international programs and innovation for the GCHS. (Kent Sievers/UNMC)](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/GlobalCenter021822-900x600.jpg)
Distinguished scientist: Laura Bilek, PhD
Dr. Bilek’s research focus is on exercise and osteoporosis.
Feb 18, 2022
![Laura Bilek, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Bilek021722.jpg)
UNMC for the record, Feb. 18, 2022
New chairman and vice chairman of the NU Board of Regents and a new health care certificate offered at UNO.
Feb 18, 2022
![From left, Regent Bob Phares of North Platte, chairman of the NU Board of Regents, and Regent Tim Clare of Lincoln, vice chairman of the board](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/PharesClaire021822.jpg)
CTR-MSP accepting applications for scholars
The program aims to develop early-career faculty into full clinical and translational researchers. Application deadline is April 29.
Feb 17, 2022
![](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Research0222.jpg)
Distinguished scientist: Rebekah Gundry, PhD
Dr. Gundry’s research areas are the heart, cell surface glycoproteins and mass spectrometry.
Feb 17, 2022
![Rebekah Gundry, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Gundry021722.jpg)
UNMC grant will promote nurses’ mental health
Three-year, $2.2 million federal grant will work with partners across Nebraska on ways to promote resiliency and mental health in the nursing workforce.
Feb 17, 2022
![Alyson Hanish, PhD, assistant professor in the UNMC College of Nursing](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/AlysonHanish021722.jpg)