Research Studies
UNMC part of almost $450 million nationwide COVID research study in adults, children
Research study seeks to better understand post-COVID symptoms with goal of improving treatment, outcomes
Jun 20, 2022
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UNMC team ties microRNA to meth use relapse
Anti-inflammatories show promise to repair damage and “rescue” relapse.
Feb 15, 2022
![Sowmya Yelamanchili, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/SowmyaYelamanchili021522.jpg)
UNMC/Nebraska Medicine conducting study on device for generalized anxiety disorder
Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health disorders
Jan 26, 2022
![Lauren Edwards, MD and Justin Weeks, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/EdwardsWeeks.jpg)
Virtual research town hall set for Friday
Jennifer Larsen, MD, vice chancellor for research, and research leaders will discuss COVID-19 safety and research operations.
Jan 19, 2022
![Jennifer Larsen, MD, vice chancellor for research](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Larsen0128.jpg)
UNMC names 2021 Scientist Laureate: Andre Kalil, MD
Dr. Kalil will be honored along with Distinguished Scientist, Research Leadership and New Investigator Award winners on Feb. 24.
Jan 18, 2022
![Andre Kalil, MD, professor in the UNMC Division of Infectious Diseases in the Department of Internal Medicine](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Kalil043020.jpg)
COVID Q&A: More insights from med center experts
Mark Rupp, MD, and Armando De Alba Rosales, MD, covered a variety of COVID topics during a Facebook Live session this week.
Jan 13, 2022
![Mark Rupp, MD, chief of the UNMC Division of Infectious Diseases, and Armando De Alba Rosales, MD, assistant professor in the UNMC Department of Family Medicine](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Rupp_deAlba011222.jpg)
Med center virtual forum addresses omicron variant
Mark Rupp, MD, and Armando De Alba Rosales, MD, answered people’s COVID-19 questions on Facebook Live.
Jan 12, 2022
![Mark Rupp, MD, chief of the UNMC Division of Infectious Diseases, and Armando De Alba Rosales, MD, assistant professor in the UNMC Department of Family Medicine](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Rupp_deAlba011222.jpg)
NIH changes to impact UNMC investigators
Requirement for changing format of ‘other support’ documentation effective Jan. 25. Drop-in training sessions offered online.
Jan 11, 2022
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Cancer center looking to fund pilot research projects
Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center’s community outreach and engagement effort is requesting applications for 2022 pilot projects.
Jan 10, 2022
![](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/BuffettCancerCenter1216211.jpg)
Med center experts answer: What makes omicron different?
Mark Rupp, MD, chief of infectious diseases, and Armando de Alba, MD, assistant professor of health promotion, will participate in a Facebook live discussion Monday.
Jan 7, 2022
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