Research Studies
UNMC study explores COVID -19, lung diseases
Research team examined role of IL-33 gene in COVID-19 compared to other inflammatory lung diseases.
Jul 21, 2021
UNMC clinical trial evaluating new investigational drug for treatment of COVID
Eligible study participants will be randomly assigned either to the investigational treatment group or the placebo group.
Jun 11, 2021
Munroe-Meyer Institute celebrates new home
New Omaha location positions institute to create a new standard in care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Jun 11, 2021
Study: rheumatoid arthritis patients have higher risk of COVID-19, complications
The large, national study accounted for many factors that influence COVID-19 risk, including age, sex, race, comorbidities and geography.
May 24, 2021
UNMC/Nebraska Medicine open a COVID-19 vaccine study for adolescents
For more information about the clinical trial or to enroll, go to unmc.edu/covidvaccinetrial and complete the questionnaire to be contacted by a study member.
May 5, 2021
My UNMC Journey: Bo Chao grows professionally and personally at COD
Bo Chao was finishing her third year of her master’s program in dentistry at Jilin University in Changchun, China, when she decided she wanted to see the world and experience a different culture while improving her dentistry skills. “I applied to the China Scholarship Council (CSC) program and felt lucky to get an interview at the UNMC College of Dentistry. I was impressed by the college’s dental program and their focus on hands-on learning,” Bo said. “I was excited that the college provided ample hands-on training in patient care, which is the main difference between my dental education at UNMC versus my dental education in China.”
Mar 29, 2021
COVID-19 vaccine trials to start in pregnant women, children
UNMC, Children’s Hospital & Medical Center, will lead two COVID-19 vaccine trials sponsored by Pfizer.
Mar 1, 2021
OPS superintendent takes part in UNMC COVID-19 vaccine study
Dr. Logan’s mother took part in a clinical trial herself, 20 years ago, after having been diagnosed with multiple myeloma.
Jan 15, 2021
UNMC participating in COVID-19 vaccine study, plans to enroll 1,000
Novavax’ COVID-19 vaccine candidate is a protein based vaccine created from the coronavirus spike (S) protein and an added component that boosts a person’s immune response to stimulate higher levels of antibodies.
Dec 29, 2020
