Research

UNMC team invents way to alleviate anxiety for brain surgery

The procedure is used to alleviate the symptoms of diseases such as Parkinson’s, essential tremor, dystonia and other neurological conditions.

Jun 6, 2022

Aviva Abosch, MD, PhD, chair of the UNMC Department of Neurosurgery wears the 3D printed replica next to the stereotactic head frame device used in surgery. The 3D device is used to simulate the wear of the stereotactic head frame, which stabilizes the patient's head during certain surgeries that require that the patient be awake.

CHRI selects expert advisory board to boost research

The members of the new National Scientific Advisory Board bring a wealth of knowledge to the growing Child Health Research Institute.

Jun 2, 2022

Ann Anderson Berry, MD, PhD,  Child Health Research Institute executive director, chief of the UNMC Division of Neonatology and vice president of research at Children's
Ann Anderson Berry, MD, PhD

Change in UNMC Research Space Masking Guidance Specific to Laboratories

Effective 5/23/22 procedural masks are required in UNMC laboratories and research spaces.

May 20, 2022

Berenberg, Gary Player continue strong partnership with UNMC, Nebraska Medicine in battle against pancreatic cancer

Golf’s global ambassador, Gary Player, and Berenberg, the world’s second oldest bank, reaffirm their commitment to fighting one of the deadliest known cancers

May 18, 2022

Sunil Hingorani, MD, PhD, Gary Player and Jeffrey P. Gold, MD

Dr. Sil named Vada Kinman Oldfield Scholar

Susmita Sil, PhD, recognized for innovation in Alzheimer’s research.

May 6, 2022

Susmita Sil, PhD

UNMC faculty among new NSRI fellows

Eight UNMC names among 49 new fellows announced Wednesday by the National Strategic Research Institute.

May 5, 2022

Maj. Gen., USAF (Ret.) Rick Evans, NSRI director

Dr. McCulloh named assistant dean for clinical research

Russell McCulloh, MD, will serve as an advocate to help COM investigators identify and tackle barriers to facilitate local, regional and national research.

May 2, 2022

Russell McCulloh, MD

Research highlights

The UNMC College of Medicine received grantand funding awards representing more than $8 million in new funding in March.

May 2, 2022

Xinglong Wang, PhD

Annual lectureship named after Jennifer Larsen, MD

The Jennifer Larsen, MD Distinguished Lecture for Research Excellence will welcome a preeminent speaker to help advance UNMC’s research mission.

Apr 22, 2022

Jennifer Larsen, MD, UNMC's vice chancellor for research