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.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Halo060322.jpg)
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](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/AndersonBerry101121.jpg)
Partnership will advance new medical discoveries
Jun 2, 2022
![Ann Anderson Berry, MD, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/210929_Anderson_Berry_0728_compressed-e1682707315860.jpg)
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
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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](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/05_17_2022_GaryPlayerPresser047_1_.jpg)
Dr. Sil named Vada Kinman Oldfield Scholar
Susmita Sil, PhD, recognized for innovation in Alzheimer’s research.
May 6, 2022
![Susmita Sil, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Sil012022.jpg)
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](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Evans010521.jpg)
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](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/McCulloh050222.jpg)
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](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Wang082521.jpg)
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](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Larsen0128.jpg)