Nebraska Cures supports, promotes, and advocates for scientific research and education to advance our quality of life and our economy. We do this by educating the public and policymakers on health science research and pressing public health issues and strengthening and diversifying the research career pipeline.
The Latest from Nebraska Cures
Nebraska Behavioral Health Coalition Launches
We’re excited to announce the official launch of the Nebraska Behavioral Health Coalition. Over the past two years, behavioral health leaders from across the state [...]
Woman in STEM: Emily Dein
Nebraska Women in STEM talked to Emily Dein about teaching science and breaking stereotypes as a high school cheerleading coach. Beatrice High School science teacher [...]
Connection, Confidence, & Community: Highlighting the 2026 Nebraska Women in STEM Conference
The 2026 Nebraska Women in STEM Conference brought together more than 100 women from across the state for two days of learning, connection, and inspiration—and [...]
Nebraska-based Research
UNMC researchers identify new mechanism behind glaucoma
Iqbal Ahmad, PhD, professor in the UNMC Department of [...]
Neta’s research points to brain-based clues for mental health
In a split second, the brain determines whether an [...]
Study suggests link between prenatal exposure to certain medications and increased autism risk
A landmark study led by researchers at the University of [...]
Partnerships
Community partnerships play a critical role in increasing impact and leading to meaningful change. Nebraska Cures co-leads the following initiatives.
