Research
CHRI pediatric research forum seeking abstracts
Abstracts and poster submissions accepted through April 15 for May event.
Mar 24, 2021
![Ann Anderson Berry, MD, PhD, interim executive director for the Child Health Research Institute](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Berry1028.jpg)
The Fulbright Program Celebrating its 75th Anniversary
The Fulbright Program is celebrating its 75th Anniversary in 2021. Throughout the year the Fulbright Program is highlighting the impressive accomplishments of our alumni, the legacy of the program, and the combined impact on a variety of industries, cultures, and communities. A dedicated 75th Anniversary website launched on January 1st, 2021. This site will house alumni stories, a calendar of anniversary events and activities, and many other digital elements. You can follow these activities through https://fulbright75.org/
Mar 22, 2021
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Dr. Ng to speak at national conference on malaria
Caroline Ng, PhD, will present on overcoming drug resistance in malaria-causing parasites.
Mar 16, 2021
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UNMC’s Pete Iwen, PhD, is a vaccination veteran
Nervous about getting the COVID-19 vaccine? Dr. Iwen has been vaccinated for smallpox five times.
Mar 16, 2021
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Clinical Trial Registry: Ophthalmology research
UNMC investigators seek participants for an ophthalmology and visual research registry.
Mar 15, 2021
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RA research eyes role of agricultural dust
New study shows more exaggerated inflammatory lung disease, increased autoimmunity and arthritis in mice.
Mar 10, 2021
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NU among top at global Pandemic Response Challenge
UNMC’s Alison Freifeld, MD, was among the multi-campus team.
Mar 9, 2021
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Mini-symposium on translational cognitive neuroscience research
Center is expanding to include translational studies in animal models of neurological disorders.
Mar 8, 2021
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App is first to show what glaucoma patients see
New study details how app lets patients demonstrate their field of vision.
Mar 5, 2021
![Deepta Ghate, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Ghate030521.jpg)
UNMC app is first to show what glaucoma patients see
Dr. Deepta Ghate collaborated with UNO students to develop the app, then studied it in glaucoma patients.
Mar 5, 2021
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