Research
Faculty Members Recognized with Publication of the Quarter Honor
Three faculty members were recognized at Research Grand Rounds on December 15 for receiving the Publication of the Quarter honor in 2017. Internal Medicine has been selecting a “Publication of the Quarter” since 2012 and the final selection is based on criteria including impact factor of the journal.
Jan 12, 2018
Research, Turkey, Quarters: UCAS Students’ Three Months at UNMC
Two research students, Hongyun Wang and Shuang Liang, visited UNMC from October to January.
Jan 8, 2018
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Dr. Kutty named assistant dean for research and development at UNMC
Will seek to grow clinical research enterprise
Dec 22, 2017
![Shelby Kutty, M.D., Ph.D., M.H.C.M.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/KUTTY1119.jpg)
Omahan wills $3 million for prostate cancer research to Buffett Cancer Center
Gift establishes three permanently endowed funds at University of Nebraska Foundation to support prostate cancer researchers, physicians
Dec 13, 2017
![Bill Bures, left, and Jerry Pabst](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Bures_and_Pabst_UNMC_705X406.jpg)
UNMC chemist creates key compound in kidney disease breakthrough
Results reported in Dec. 7 issue of Science
Dec 7, 2017
![Corey Hopkins, Ph.D.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Corey_R_Hopkins_Ph_D_.jpg)
UNMC seeks participants for Alzheimer’s disease prevention trial
November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month
Nov 22, 2017
![Daniel Murman, M.D.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Murman.jpg)
Two common mental illness meds could pose health risk for certain individuals
Combined UNMC, Vanderbilt research team reports results in leading scientific journal
Nov 14, 2017
![Zeljka Korade, D.V.M., Ph.D. (left), and Karoly Mirnics, M.D., Ph.D.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/ZeljkaKaroly_BT_2017_cropped.jpg)
Research suggests potential treatment for autism, intellectual disability
Findings published in Nature Neuroscience online issue
Nov 10, 2017
![Woo-Yang Kim, Ph.D.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Kim_Ph_D_510.jpg)
Cattlemen’s Ball presents Buffett Cancer Center with $904,000 check
Proceeds also used for numerous local heath care needs
Nov 9, 2017
![Organizers and hosts of the 2017 Cattlemen's Ball present a $904,000 check to Dr. Kenneth Cowan of the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center at University of Nebraska Medical Center on Sept. 23. From left: Don and Deb Cantrell; Jeff and Karen Evans; Jeff Johnson, host; Dr. Cowan; Lisa Johnson, host; and Cindy and Jim Duncan. Photo courtesy of Becky Finney.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/CattlemensBall2017.jpg)
UNMC researcher studying nanofiber sutures to prevent surgical site infections
$1.3 million NIH grant seeks to determine if vitamin D can produce infection-fighting peptide
Nov 6, 2017
![Jingwei Xie, Ph.D.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Xie.jpg)