Diversity and Inclusion in Clinical Research
Clinical trials are the critical steppingstone for drugs or medical devices to become available for use by health care practitioners. These products must be thoroughly [...]
Teen PSA Challenge focuses on Climate and Public Health
Nebraska Cures announces its second annual teen public service announcement (PSA) competition designed to promote science and engage in science advocacy. This year the competition [...]
Climate, Health and Public Policy
Join us for an in depth discussion about the impact of climate change and extreme weather events on our health and the public policy implications. [...]
Diversity and Inclusion in Clinical Research
Clinical trials are the critical steppingstone for drugs or medical devices to become available for use by health care practitioners. These products must be thoroughly [...]
2022 Luncheon Honorees
We are excited to announce Nebraska Cures is honoring Dr. Howard Gendelman and his wife Dr. Bonnie Bloch at its 19th Annual Tribute Luncheon on [...]
Under bill, patients in Nebraska would be informed that stem cell therapies aren’t approved
By Julie Anderson, Omaha World Herald, January 20, 2022 A measure slated for a Friday hearing in the Nebraska Legislature would make sure patients seeking [...]
Unapproved Stem Cell Therapies
Yesterday, State Senator John Arch introduced a bill requiring providers to notify patients if they are offering a stem cell treatment that is not FDA [...]
Spotlight on 2021 Holland Future Scientist Awardees
University of Nebraska Omaha student Sarah Alsuleiman knows the fear caused by a stage 4 cancer diagnosis. Three years ago, her father was diagnosed with [...]
From the Desk of the President – Fall 2021
By David Crouse, Ph.D. For many years the standard approaches to treating cancer have been surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy. Scientists have also clearly shown [...]
UNMC announces Holland Future Scientist Award winners
(UNMC Press Release September 1, 2021) Ten undergraduate students from five Nebraska colleges and universities recently received the 2021 Richard Holland Future Scientist Award from [...]