Research
The University of Nebraska Medical Center places a strong emphasis on research. The faculty in the Division of Acute Care Surgery participate in both translational and clinical research.
![Dr. Keely Buesing in her lab](https://www.unmc.edu/surgery/_images/divisions/acute-care/buesing-lab-2.jpg)
Translational Research
The Buesing Lab is a multi-institution, multi-disciplinary collaboration investigating acute lung injury and novel treatment strategies to bypass the failing pulmonary system.
![Dr. Christopher Barrett performs an experiment in his lab.](https://www.unmc.edu/surgery/_images/divisions/acute-care/barrett-lab-2.jpg)
Clinical Research
The Barrett Lab is principally focused on basic science and translational/clinical studies related to trauma, critical illness, and surgical diseases.