Research
UNMC to participate in trial of possible monkeypox treatment
It will be one of more than 60 sites nationally to test the safety and efficacy of the drug tecovirimat.
Oct 30, 2022
![Sara Bares, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/SaraBares103122-900x600.jpg)
Clinical trial spotlight: Alzheimer’s risk and child brain development study
Clinical study seeking 8- to 13-year-old children for Alzheimer’s disease research.
Oct 30, 2022
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Marius Florescu, MD, receives NIH accelerator funding
Dr. Florescu’s invention, BioFlow, may help with vascular access for dialysis treatment.
Oct 25, 2022
![Marius Florescu, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/MariusFlorescu102622-900x600.jpg)
UNMC leads Nebraska to new heights in patent list
The University of Nebraska System had its best-ever ranking in earning United States patents.
Oct 24, 2022
![UNeMed CEO and president, Michael Dixon, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/MichaelDixon102522.jpg)
UNMC researcher publishes perspective on new CRSPR technology
Channabasavaiah Gurumurthy, PhD, sees ‘exciting potential as a gene therapy tool.’
Oct 18, 2022
![Channabasavaiah Gurumurthy, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/ChannabasavaiahGurumurthy101922-900x600.jpg)
Bin Duan, PhD, named UNeMed’s Emerging Inventor
UNeMed also awarded UNMC researchers Howard Gendelman, MD, and Benson Edagwa, PhD, with Startup of the Year.
Oct 17, 2022
![Bin Duan, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/BinDuan101822-900x600.jpg)
Nomination deadline for research awards is Oct. 28
UNMC will recognize new investigators, distinguished scientists, research leadership and the Scientist Laureate.
Oct 17, 2022
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Grant to address maternal health disparities in Black women
NIH-funded study will explore how to improve maternal wellness and reduce health disparities in Black women.
Oct 16, 2022
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Midwest Student Biomedical Research Forum is March 4
Registration is open, and the application deadline is Dec. 12.
Oct 13, 2022
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New women’s research center seeks community participation
Researchers, health professionals and members of the public can join the Nebraska Center for Women’s Health Research.
Oct 11, 2022
![John Davis, PhD, director of the Nebraska Center for Women's Health Research](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/JohnDavis101222-900x600.jpg)