Research
UNMC’s research expenditures reach new annual record
Total research expenditures, sponsored awards, and research awards rose in fiscal year 2022.
Sep 19, 2022
![Jennifer Larsen, MD, UNMC's vice chancellor for research](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Jennifer_Larsen.jpg)
Dr. Coulter reflects on Pediatric Cancer Research Symposium
The event, held Aug. 31, marked the symposium’s fifth year.
Sep 19, 2022
![Don Coulter, MD, at the 2022 Pediatric Cancer Research Symposium](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/DonCoulter092022.jpg)
Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center analyzes Nebraska’s cancer needs
The needs assessment provides guidance for organizations to make a difference against cancer in the state.
Sep 15, 2022
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COVID-19 disease modeling workshop is Sept. 16
The Great Plains IDeA-CTR and UNMC Department of Biostatistics are sponsoring the event.
Sep 12, 2022
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Dr. Pendyala awarded Nebraska Research Initiative funding
Gurudutt Pendyala, PhD, is studying the biopsychosocial risk factors in the perinatal period.
Sep 11, 2022
![Gurudutt Pendyala, PhD, associate professor in the UNMC Department of Anesthesiology](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/GuruduttPendyala041922.jpg)
UNMC study gauges health disparities in the pandemic
The work by UNMC’s Center for Reducing Health Disparities has resulted in at least 10 peer-reviewed publications.
Sep 11, 2022
![Dejun Su, PhD, director of the UNMC Center for Reducing Health Disparities](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/DejunSu091222-900x600.jpg)
Nada Fadul, MD, to discuss work in Sudan
Dr. Fadul is the speaker for the Sept. 16 CHRI Global Health Principal Investigator Seminar Series.
Sep 8, 2022
![Nada Fadul, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Fadul020221.jpg)
Clinical trial spotlight: New RSV vaccine study
The study aims to provide additional vaccine to protect against severe illness.
Sep 8, 2022
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MMI’s Amy Encinger, PhD, named policy fellow
Dr. Encinger is one of six fellows with the Nebraska Academy for Early Childhood Research.
Sep 8, 2022
![Amy Encinger, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/AmyEncinger072922.jpg)
From social media: MMI research achievements
The Munroe-Meyer Institute’s social media accounts keep the community up on the latest at MMI.
Sep 8, 2022
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