Research Studies

UNMC lab seeks volunteers for mind/brain research studies

Also recruiting volunteers to participate in research registry

Feb 6, 2019

One of the research studies seeking volunteers involves using the advanced driving simulator in the UNMC Mind & Brain Health Labs.

UNMC boosts research stature by adding most advanced MRI scanner in Nebraska

Allows UNMC to compete with elite institutions, better understand complexities of brain

Jan 9, 2019

The new research-dedicated MRI will allow UNMC to compete with elite research institutions around the country and should help the medical center bring in millions of more dollars in research funding.

Dr. Pellegrino’s Oral Presentation at Inaugural Symposium Earns Runner Up Award

Peter Pellegrino, M.D., Ph.D., was awarded as runner up for his oral presentation during the inaugural Graduate Medical Research Symposium at the Truhlsen Events Center on Oct. 17.

Nov 9, 2018

UNMC scientists play key role in significant cancer breakthrough

Genome-editing technology could reprogram T cells to allow them to better fight cancer cells

Jul 12, 2018

Two UNMC scientists - Channabasavaiah Gurumurthy, D.V.M., Ph.D. (left), and Rolen Quadros - played a key role in the cancer breakthrough that was featured in the July 11 issue of Nature.

UNMC team part of effort to recognize sepsis before it becomes lethal

Study results appear in May issue of prestigious medical journal

May 21, 2018

Dr. Pendyala’s Mentee, Rahul Guda, Making Waves

Rahul Guda is a 16-year-old high school student mentored by Dr. Gurudutt Pendyala, a researcher in the Department of Anesthesiology.

Mar 30, 2018

UNMC partners with Hemispherx Biopharma to take on pancreatic cancer

Study combines Ampligen drug, peptide vaccine in attempt to enhance immune system

Mar 14, 2018

Tony Hollingsworth, Ph.D.

Children’s, UNMC to participate in neonatal/pediatric genome sequencing trial

Technology should provide complete genetic information on newborns within two weeks rather than three months it currently requires.

Feb 28, 2018

Luca Brunelli, M.D., Ph.D., is the lead investigator on the clinical study.

UNMC, UNL collaborating in search for new drugs to counteract radiation exposure

Two-year Department of Defense contract could provide nearly $8 million in funding

Jan 22, 2018

Ken Bayles, Ph.D

UNMC seeks participants for Alzheimer’s disease prevention trial

November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month

Nov 22, 2017

Daniel Murman, M.D.