Research
OPS superintendent takes part in vaccine trial
Cheryl Logan, EdD, ‘rolls up her sleeves’ to join fight against COVID-19.
Jan 18, 2021
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The UNMC College of Medicine received new grant and funding awards representing $6,868,743 in new funding in November.
Jan 15, 2021
![Alicia Schiller, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/SChiller011521.jpg)
Xinglong Wang, PhD, named inaugural Singer Professor
Dr. Wang’s research focus is neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer’s disease and multiple sclerosis.
Jan 4, 2021
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Defense bill accelerates opportunity for DOD-UNMC partnership
The recent federal authorizations and appropriations build upon both the passage of LB 1107 (formerly LB 1084) last August by the Nebraska Unicameral legislature and continued enthusiastic participation by private sector philanthropy.
Jan 1, 2021
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Team explores drug-free hypertension treatment
New technology, called ‘sympathetic vasomotion,’ has been patented.
Dec 31, 2020
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Podcast highlights UNMC’s work in testing COVID-19 treatment
New ‘Leading Nebraska’ episode features Andre Kalil, MD.
Dec 31, 2020
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UNMC participating in COVID-19 vaccine study
Diana Florescu, MD, infectious diseases specialist, is leading the Phase 3 clinical trial at UNMC, which plans to enroll 1,000.
Dec 30, 2020
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Graduating student finds passion in medical research
Sumit Kar wants to lead medical research that advances diagnosis and improves patient care.
Dec 17, 2020
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Dr. Plewes is Pathway to Independence Awardee
Award recognizes early-career postdocs for their contributions to research.
Dec 8, 2020
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UNMC faculty speak at Alzheimer’s Foundation conference
Special guest speaker Mehmet Oz, MD, will share personal family story at free virtal event on Dec 8.
Dec 4, 2020
![From left, Matthew Rizzo, MD, Howard Fox, MD, PhD, and Daniel Murman, MD, will speak at the Alzheimer's Foundation of America virtual event.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Conference120720.jpg)