Research

UNMC research study could help millions with common heart problems

Atrial fibrillation happens when the heart’s electrical system gets “short circuited,” reducing the expulsion of blood from a pocket in the heart called the left atrial appendage. Stagnant blood in the left atrial appendage can result in clots.

May 31, 2019

Department members make significant contribution to SCA Annual Meeting

The 13 attending department members held roles in 10 scientific sessions and presented six abstracts on department work.

May 28, 2019

Marv Welstead, 98, has been a driving force in raising money in the Fremont area that will go toward Alzheimer's research at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Welstead's wife, Jean, died in 2009 after an eight-year battle with Alzheimer's.

Potential disease-modifying drug for osteoarthritis is identified

Breakthrough by UNMC/Children’s researchers is published in major scientific journal

May 15, 2019

Anna Spagnoli, M.D., and Tieshi Li, Ph.D., headed the research team that discovered a potential disease-modifying drug for osteoarthritis.

Two UNMC programs play key role in pancreas cancer battle

Rapid autopsy, early detection screening programs are world-class initiatives

Apr 29, 2019

Michael (Tony) Hollingsworth, Ph.D. (left) and Paul Grandgenett, Ph.D.

UNMC/UNK land $2.5 million grant aimed at reducing childhood obesity

Between 4 and 8 rural Nebraska communities will be selected as pilot test locations

Apr 17, 2019

The $2.5 million grant was awarded to Jennie Hill, Ph.D. (left), associate professor in the UNMC College of Public Health, and Kate Heelan, Ph.D., professor and director of the UNK Physical Activity and Wellness Lab.

Aging expert: new information adds support to Dr. Harman’s theory

Science gaining on secrets of aging, but no fountain of youth yet

Apr 5, 2019

UNMC lands $1.9 million to evaluate new way to repair rotator cuff injuries

Team is bioengineering grafts to mimic structure of rotator cuff

Mar 28, 2019

UNMC research team plays key role in pancreatic cancer discovery

Drug combination appears to inhibit growth of cancer cells

Mar 20, 2019

Pankaj Singh, Ph.D.

International expert in autism to head MMI’s integrated autism center

Courtney Burnette, Ph.D., to join UNMC after nine years at University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center

Mar 18, 2019

Courtney Burnette, Ph.D., has been named director of the integrated Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders (iCASD) at UNMC's Munroe-Meyer Institute.