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The Impact of Climate Change on Human Health
From the Desk of the President by David Crouse, PhD Climate change, often leading to dramatic changes in weather patterns, has clearly been shown to have an impact [...]
Holland Award Student Spotlight
Every year, Nebraska Cures recognizes college students in the INBRE program with Holland Future Scientist Awards. Ten students receive a total of $5000 in awards. Meet three of our [...]
Registration Open for Nebraska Women in STEM Conference Featuring Dr. Raven Baxter
Bio Nebraska and Nebraska Cures announced today that registration is open for the 2024 Nebraska Women in STEM Conference. The conference, themed “Nebraska Women: Strive, Thrive, [...]
Woman in STEM: Tessa Porter
Nebraska Women in STEM talked to Tessa Porter about her journey to becoming a candy scientist and entrepreneur. We’re [...]
UNMC announces Holland Future Scientist award winners
Story courtesy UNMC Strategic Communications Ten undergraduate students received a total of $5,000 in awards Ten undergraduate students from four Nebraska colleges and universities recently [...]
Expanded Priorities
As scientific priorities have changed over time, so has Nebraska Cures. We are excited to share we've spoken with health scientists and doctors across Nebraska and developed expanded policy priorities [...]
Inaugural Health Symposium for Policymakers
Nebraska Cures is excited to announce our inaugural Health Symposium for Policymakers will be held September 28th from 9am to noon at the UNO Barb Weitz Community Engagement Center. All [...]
2022 Annual Report
We are excited to share our 2022 Annual Report! 2022 was a big year as we worked to pass legislation on stem cell therapies and released Nebraska Women in [...]
Legislative Update
Nebraska Cures has had a relatively successful legislative session. The following is an update on legislation Nebraska Cures is following at the State Capitol. LB 385 - Provides grants to [...]
Spring Tribute Celebration
On April 26, Nebraska Cures recognized inspiring Omaha health and science leaders at our 2023 Spring Tribute Reception. Drs. Howard and Jennifer Liu received the Life Saver Award and [...]