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](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/JenniferBlackford102023-900x600.jpg)
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](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/SujataChaudhari-900x600.jpg)
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](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IqbalAhmad2041124-900x600.jpg)
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](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/ChandraAre081423-900x600.jpg)
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](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/DunaevskyCOM040424-900x600.jpg)
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](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/MarciaShade040424-900x600.jpg)
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](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/BarteeLectureship040124-900x600.jpg)
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](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Ringenberg_Wildes-900x600.jpg)
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.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/NguyenCOM2-900x600.jpg)
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](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/BethBlackburn031624.jpg)