Weaver earns $4M grant to target future flu pandemics
A University of Nebraska–Lincoln research effort aims to strengthen defenses against future flu pandemics by advancing a vaccine designed to provide strong, durable immunity [...]
Pathology lab reveals new research into HPV infection
A team of researchers from UNMC’s Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology has discovered a critical strategy human papillomavirus (HPV) uses to establish infection [...]
2025 Boys Town Research in Review
Research happens behind the scenes, but its impact is deeply personal for families seeking the best possible care for their children. Boys Town’s commitment [...]
UNMC researchers identify new mechanism behind glaucoma
Iqbal Ahmad, PhD, professor in the UNMC Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, and his team have published a new study, identifying a biological mechanism [...]
Neta’s research points to brain-based clues for mental health
In a split second, the brain determines whether an ambiguous situation is good or bad — and those snap judgments can reveal important information [...]
Study suggests link between prenatal exposure to certain medications and increased autism risk
A landmark study led by researchers at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) and published in Molecular Psychiatry has identified a significant association between prenatal prescription of commonly utilized medications and the risk [...]
Inside the Brain: How Hearing Differences Shape Learning
Children who wear hearing aids often fall behind in language and school. Yet some do as well or even better than peers with typical [...]
Biomedical and Obesity Research Core offers equipment, expertise, support
The Biomedical and Obesity Research Core plays a key role in scientific discovery, offering researchers access to advanced equipment, technical expertise and hands‑on support [...]
Advancing Muscle and Vascular Health
Investment from tobacco settlement funding: $19,600 Total portfolio through FY25: $1.32 million Return on investment: 67 to 1 “Millions of people are [...]
Husker researchers make gains on developing synthetic ‘muscle’
Husker researchers are continuing to make progress on developing a new synthetic material that behaves like biological muscle, an advancement that could provide a [...]