My North Star: Tragedy blazes trail for career fighting cancer
Joann Sweasy, PhD, was 9 when she decided to cure cancer. Before that, she and her younger cousin spent hours dancing and playing games [...]
NIH grants Coffin $1.3 million grant to study medicine-induced hearing loss
Coffin and her team of student researchers. How does an intended marine biologist who wanted to chase sharks end up as a [...]
Woman in STEM: Heather Jensen-Smith
Nebraska Women in STEM Talked to UNMC's Dr. Heather Jensen-Smith about overcoming career obstacles and thriving through collaborative research. When you ask Dr. Heather Jensen-Smith [...]
This Boot Could Help Soldiers Heal Faster and Stay in the Fight
UNO researchers are reinventing combat footwear with the “FlyBand ExoBoot” designed to prevent ankle injuries and speed recovery. Ankle sprains keep U.S. military service [...]
Radon and Young Brains: Researching the Risks
You may know that radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer worldwide. But could it also affect how children’s brains develop, especially [...]
UNMC researchers unveil ‘smart bandage’ that heals wounds faster
It's called a smart bandage. Researchers at UNMC say it can heal wounds three times faster than a traditional bandage. The innovation is in [...]
NIH awards Dustin Stairs, PhD, $400k grant to study cannabis abuse potential
Question: What do a farm bill, Covid and cannabis have in common? Answer: They are all the impetus for cutting-edge research on potential CBD [...]
Growing the Future of Agriculture
Agriculture is the heart and soul of Nebraska. The state’s leading industry, its impact goes far beyond the plate—providing Nebraskans with jobs, contributing to [...]
Finding Solid Ground for Kids with Balance Issues
Many children with hearing loss also struggle with balance and dizziness. It’s a problem that isn’t well understood. “There aren’t many people studying dizziness [...]
One in three can’t escape anxiety and depression of early sobriety
A recent study of more than 1,000 people in alcohol treatment found that nearly one in three never escape the crushing anxiety or depression [...]