Research
UNMC showcases groundbreaking research
UNMC researchers are leading the way in infectious diseases, biosecurity, national defense, cancer, child health, heart disease and more.
Mar 4, 2024
![The National Institutes of Health recently awarded more than $11.8 million to UNMC's Center for Heart and Vascular Research, under the direction of principal investigator Rebekah Gundry, PhD, to create a Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence focused on finding answers for heart and vascular diseases.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/RebekahGundry030424-900x600.jpg)
New sampling device created at UNMC gains investment boost
A UNMC startup led by a team from the emergency medicine department invented the nasal sample collection device called MicroWash.
Feb 29, 2024
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Virtual Incision robotics tested aboard ISS
The surgical robotics company was formed in a collaboration that involved a UNMC surgeon and assistance from UNeMed.
Feb 26, 2024
![Michael Dixon, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Dixon062520.jpg)
UNMC researchers studying secrets behind cute, cuddly therapy seal
Pediatric patients certainly take to the robotic therapy seals Paro, Pickles and Pepe Le Pew. So the question is: How so?
Feb 21, 2024
![Breanna Hetland, PhD, and her daughters, Layla, 5, and Tully, 19 months, enjoy Paro, the robotic therapy seal in their home.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Paro2022124-900x600.jpg)
UNMC Parkinson’s research leads to licensing partnership
UNeMed licensed a UNMC-developed monotherapy to Coya Therapeutics for further development in multiple inflammatory diseases.
Feb 20, 2024
![Howard Gendelman, MD, and Lee Mosley, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/GendelmanMosely022024-900x600.jpg)
Grant opportunities available through CHRI
Applications will be accepted through April 15.
Feb 15, 2024
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Medical research highlights, February 2024
The college received grant and funding awards totaling nearly $3.9 million in December.
Feb 13, 2024
![Hanjun Wang, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Wang_Hanjun_ORIGINAL2.jpg)
Dr. Podany named director of mentored scholars program
Anthony Podany, PharmD, PhD, aims to grow UNMC research and the research community through the CTR-MSP.
Feb 13, 2024
![Anthony Podany, PharmD, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/AnthonyPodany020724-900x600.jpg)
Mark Bowen’s distinguished service expanded UNMC’s impact
A retirement reception for Bowen, who served as UNMC’s director of government relations since 2007, is this afternoon in the Truhlsen Events Center.
Feb 12, 2024
![Mark Bowen](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/MarkBowen0224.jpg)
Windy Alonso, PhD, featured on ‘Heart to Heart’ podcast for Heart Month
The latest episode of ‘Health Care Heart to Heart’ with UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, now is streaming.
Feb 8, 2024
![Windy Alonso, PhD, assistant professor in the UNMC College of Nursing, and UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Podcast_WindyAlonso020824-900x600.jpg)