Research

MMI to participate in multicenter NIH research project

The Munroe-Meyer Institute’s Jennifer Blackford, PhD, will lead one of four research projects tied to the grant.

Apr 18, 2024

Jennifer Blackford, PhD

Dr. Chaudhari receives prestigious award from National Science Foundation

The five-year project may lead to innovative insect management strategies.

Apr 17, 2024

Sujata Chaudhari, PhD

Jane E. Fischer leaves gift to support UNMC eye disease research

A $508,000 gift will support retinitis pigmentosa research led by Iqbal Ahmad, PhD.

Apr 11, 2024

Iqbal Ahmad, PhD

GME research symposium set for April 22

House officers will present research in clinical outcomes, basic science, education, business and other areas.

Apr 9, 2024

Chandra Are, MBBS, associate dean of graduate medical education

Medical research highlights, April 2024

The UNMC College of Medicine received grant and funding awards totaling nearly $600,000 in February.

Apr 5, 2024

Anna Dunaevsky, PhD

Marcia Shade, PhD, and team win innovation award

The National Institute of Aging prize will help develop an app for patients to receive pain assessment and evaluation.

Apr 4, 2024

Marcia Shade, PhD

Research!America CEO urges UNMC to spread the importance of research

At the inaugural Bartee Lectureship, Mary Woolley said researchers and health professionals can make science and research personal for the public.

Apr 1, 2024

From left, UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, Mark Rupp, MD, with the Bartee Advocacy of Science Award, Mary Woolley, president and CEO of Research!America, and Helen and Bob Bartee

Anesthesiology joins nationwide MPOG consortium

The collaboration opens new avenues for departments in research and quality improvement.

Mar 26, 2024

Kyle Ringenberg, MD, and Troy Wildes, MD

An inventive nature drives Dr. Nguyen

Thang Nguyen, PhD, has filed 70 New Invention Notifications during his UNMC career.

Mar 15, 2024

Thang Nguyen, PhD, used the MakERLab located in the emergency department to collaborate with colleagues to create a medication aerosolizing device that can be used with a plastic soda bottle. The device, called Project FreeAir, was developed with funding by the UNMC Eugene Kenney Memorial Fund and is available free to the public.

Administrator Beth Blackburn to retire from UNMC

Blackburn, the first administrator for the UNMC IACUC, is credited for her vast knowledge of research regulations.

Mar 13, 2024

Beth Blackburn