Research

UNMC researchers probe aging, HIV-infected brain with $2.2 million grant

The magnetoencephalography (MEG) scanner capable of charting brain function in HIV-infected patients and healthy control group

Apr 4, 2016

Regents approve new center to help people better manage chronic conditions

Projects will engage caregivers, families, and communities in the effort. Funding is provided by UNMC and the University of Nebraska Foundation.

Mar 18, 2016

U.S. News & World Report ranks UNMC No. 5 in primary care

Marks 2nd straight year among top 5 in country

Mar 17, 2016

Diabetes drug may prevent stroke/heart attacks in people with insulin resistance

UNMC study site enrolls 49 patients as part of international trial

Mar 8, 2016

Pierre Fayad, M.D.

Ebola team shines in world’s most prestigious medical journal

Features data from each hospital in the U.S. and Europe who took care of Ebola patients.

Feb 24, 2016

UNMC study to gauge heart disease risk in Nebraska farmers

Results may fund larger study to reduce risk

Feb 23, 2016

China Scholarship Council and Summer Research Students Publish on BRCA Mutations

China Scholarship Council Ph.D. students and Summer Research Program students publish paper on BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene mutations among mainland Chinese populations.

Feb 18, 2016

Study authors (from the left) San Ming Wang, M.D., Hanwen Zhang, Jian Cui, Bradley Downs, and Yeong Kim, Ph.D. Not pictured: Linli Zhao, Ye Huang, and Fengxia Xiao

Nature study suggests pathway to possible HIV-1 cure

UNMC Pharmacy Dean Courtney Fletcher, Pharm.D., part of research team

Feb 4, 2016

Courtney Fletcher, Pharm.D.

UNMC Skate-a-thon for Parkinson’s raises nearly $16,000

More than 500 skaters participate in 24-hour event

Jan 27, 2016

UNMC neurologist John Bertoni, M.D., Ph.D. (left) with one of his Parkinson's patients Roger Palmer, who skated a lap around the UNMC Ice Rink as part of the opening ceremonies.

UNMC/VA study: Gap sheds light on why gout patients may suffer despite treatment

Researchers found only 14 percent of gout patients know the numerical treatment goal for the medication they are on

Jan 20, 2016