Research
Med center researchers publish breast cancer article in Human Genomics
The study delved into data on cancer mutations from a cohort of 554 regional breast cancer patients.
Sep 6, 2023
![Babu Guda, PhD, professor and vice chair of the UNMC Department of Genetics, Cell Biology and Anatomy, and Kenneth Cowan, MD, PhD, director of the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/GudaCowan090123.jpg)
Students present summer research projects at STAR fellowship program closing ceremony
The UNMC Department of Anesthesiology held a closing ceremony Aug. 11 for participants of the third annual Summer Training in Anesthesia Research (STAR) Fellowship. The program is designed for high school (HSTAR), undergraduate (USTAR) and medical (MSTAR) students with an interest in an academic career in research. For 10 weeks, participants conducted graduate-level research with […]
Aug 31, 2023
![STAR fellow Mark Bausch gives his presentation during the closing event.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/star-presentation_900x600.jpg)
Researcher studies link between pesticide use and ADHD
Gurudutt Pendyala, PhD, Robert Lieberman Professor in the UNMC Department of Anesthesiology, received funding to research early life exposure to pyrethroids, a class of pesticides most commonly used in commercial agriculture.
Aug 31, 2023
![Gurudutt Pendyala, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/pendyala_900x600.jpg)
Nursing to honor faculty members
Campus is invited to Sept. 14 celebration for nursing research awardees.
Aug 31, 2023
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Study shows discharge barriers for hospitalized patients
Chad Vokoun, MD, is part of a cross-sectional, nationwide study of how barriers contribute to length of hospital stays.
Aug 29, 2023
![Chad Vokoun, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Vokoun082923-900x600.jpg)
Dr. Kanmogne’s focus: HIV-related cognitive impairment
Georgette Kanmogne, PhD, explores causes, possible treatment for Alzheimer’s-like, HIV-associated disorders.
Aug 28, 2023
![Georgette Kanmogne, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Kanmagne082823-900x600.jpg)
Winners selected in ‘Back-o-the-Napkin’ contest
Entries included collaborations between UNMC, UNO and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Aug 28, 2023
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CTR-Mentored Scholar Program looks to future
As longtime leader Lani ‘Chi Chi’ Zimmerman, PhD, steps down, program looks to build on legacy of success.
Aug 25, 2023
![Lani “Chi Chi” Zimmerman, PhD, and Jennifer Larsen, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/ZimmermanLarsen082523.jpg)
UNMC resident publishes article in anesthesiology’s top journal
Megan Rolfzen, MD, is a resident in the UNMC Department of Anesthesiology and CRANE Scholar.
Aug 25, 2023
![Megan Rolfzen, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Rolfzen-Megan-ORIGINAL_1-900x600.jpg)
Michele Balas, PhD, named UNMC’s 18th Scientist Laureate
Dr. Balas will be honored, along with other researchers named UNMC research award winners, on Nov. 9.
Aug 22, 2023
![Michele Balas, PhD, 2023 UNMC Scientist Laureate](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/09_20_2023_MicheleBalas019-900x600.jpg)