Research
Researchers find rheumatoid arthritis carries increased risk of heart disease
Findings published in prestigious British Medical Journal
May 3, 2018
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Two UNMC scientists recognized for outstanding research in aging diseases
The 20th Annual Vada Kinman Oldfield Alzheimer’s Research Fund Award and the 14th Annual Nancy and Ronald Reagan Alzheimer’s Scholarship Fund Award were presented during recent ceremonies.
Apr 25, 2018
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UNMC team receives grant to study physical activity of rural youth
$2.8 million grant involves health departments across the state
Apr 10, 2018
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Dr. Gurudutt Elected Chair of ECITA Committee
In February 2018, Gurudutt Pendyala, PhD, was elected by peers in the Society on NeuroImmune Pharmacology as chair of the Early Career Investigator Travel Award committee.
Apr 5, 2018
Dr. Pendyala’s Mentee, Rahul Guda, Making Waves
Rahul Guda is a 16-year-old high school student mentored by Dr. Gurudutt Pendyala, a researcher in the Department of Anesthesiology.
Mar 30, 2018
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Aging expert to deliver UNMC Harman Lecture April 6
Topic: restoring youthful function to old cells
Mar 15, 2018
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UNMC partners with Hemispherx Biopharma to take on pancreatic cancer
Study combines Ampligen drug, peptide vaccine in attempt to enhance immune system
Mar 14, 2018
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Moorthy Ponnusamy, Ph.D., to be honored for discovery in cancer stem cells
Will receive the 2018 Joseph P. and Harriet K. Gilmore Distinguished New Investigator Award
Mar 9, 2018
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1-month treatment as effective as 9-month treatment for preventing TB in HIV
Researchers will go on to study in adults and children who do not have HIV to prevent latent TB from developing.
Mar 5, 2018
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