Research

UNMC adult stem cell breakthrough builds on Nobel Prize winners’ work

Could lead to potential cures for glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration

Jan 22, 2013

Iqbal Ahmad, Ph.D.

Data analysis sets collaboration from a half a world away

Read how a collaboration with a Chinese bioinformatics expert has helped advance Dr. John Chan’s lymphoma research.

Jan 9, 2013

Research website updates includes fresher resources page

Learn about the updated research resources website.

Jan 7, 2013

The way of viral infections

Mice, multiple sclerosis and mutual interest spur a collaboration between UNMC and University of Nebraska-Lincoln investigators.

Jan 3, 2013

Nursing researchers study genetic risks for nicotine dependence

Would knowing they are prone to nicotine addiction help motivate smokers to quit? College of Nursing researchers want to know.

Dec 18, 2012

Study shows dramatic primary care shortage in rural areas

The number of primary care physicians in Nebraska is 30 percent lower than previously reported by the American Medical Association.

Dec 14, 2012

Nobel Prize winning scientist, Stanley Prusiner, M.D., to speak at UNMC Dec. 13

Will deliver lecture titled, “Brain Injuries: Soldiers, Football Players and Alzheimer’s Victims”

Dec 7, 2012

Dr. Huckabee’s study finds you can’t spell ‘happy’ without PA

Dr. Michael Huckabee examines the “chicken or the egg” scenario of happy physician assistants.

Dec 6, 2012

UNMC researchers receive grant to study genetic risk for nicotine dependence

Study will look at whether personalized genetic information on nicotine addiction will influence smokers’ attitude towards smoking and quitting.

Nov 29, 2012

Teen ADHD study in clinical trials database

Learn about this and other UNMC studies in the Clinical Trials Database.

Nov 13, 2012