Research
New study highlights lack of diversity, equity in vaccine clinical trials
The study is published online in the Journal of the American Medical Association Network Open
Feb 19, 2021
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Dr. Blackford named director of research at MMI
Jennifer Blackford, PhD, will begin new role on April 1.
Feb 19, 2021
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![Maneesh Jain, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Jain021921.jpg)
UNMC scientists use new technology to discover SARS-CoV-2 mutations in state
Enables Nebraska Public Health Lab to more precisely track COVID-19
Feb 18, 2021
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Remembering: Neeru Sharma, PhD
Colleagues recall Dr. Sharma’s passion for science and teaching.
Feb 18, 2021
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Chancellor to hold virtual forum Feb. 25
Dr. Gold will be joined by Ted Cieslak, MD, Doug Ewald and Jennifer Larsen, MD.
Feb 18, 2021
![Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/GoldPick051420.jpg)
UNMC uses new technology to discover SARS-CoV-2 mutations in state
Exclusive tech enables Nebraska Public Health Lab to more precisely track COVID-19.
Feb 18, 2021
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Clinical Trial Spotlight: Irritability in children, teens
Study will look for signals in brain areas that are responsible for irritability.
Feb 17, 2021
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New Investigator: Leah Cook, PhD
Dr. Cook’s research focus includes cancer, metastasis and immunology.
Feb 17, 2021
![Leah Cook, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/CookPREFERRED021721.jpg)
Distinguished Scientist: Hanjun Wang, MD
Dr. Wang’s research focus is neuro-modulation and cardiopulmonary diseases.
Feb 16, 2021
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