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Woman in STEM: Marianna Burks
Nebraska Women in STEM talked to UNL’s Dr. Marianna Burks about non-linear career paths and making STEM feel like home. Music blasts down the halls of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s biology department. Following the sound of [...]
Landmark Study Sheds Light on Cochlear Implant Success in Kids
When a child with hearing loss needs a cochlear implant, parents naturally have questions. How well will they understand what I say? What can I do to help them succeed? What if parents —and [...]
Research-specific funding awards jump 35% for UNMC
The University of Nebraska Medical Center saw research-specific awards jump 35% in fiscal year 2025-26, to more than $230 million from $170 million in the previous year. All sponsored awards, which include non-research awards, [...]
2025-26 INBRE Scholars honored at research event
The Nebraska Institutional Development Idea Networks of Biomedical Research Excellence Program (INBRE) presented 10 undergraduate students from six Nebraska universities with the 2025-26 Richard Holland Future Scientist Awards from Nebraska Cures. The students received cash awards [...]
2026 Legislative Candidate Guide
With the election right around the corner, we are happy to share our 2026 Legislative Candidate Guide. Over the summer, we sent a questionnaire to all Nebraska legislative candidates to gather their views on medical [...]
Creighton vestibular research to improve balance treatment, fall prevention
The human body is a marvel, made up of intricate organ systems and networks of interconnected pathways that work in perfect harmony. We don’t think about breathing; it’s second nature. We open our eyes [...]
Remembering Dr. Hal Maurer: A Visionary Leader and Champion for Research
Nebraska Cures joins the University of Nebraska Medical Center and communities across Nebraska in mourning the passing of Dr. Hal Maurer, who served as UNMC’s chancellor from 1998 to 2014. Dr. Maurer died August 8 [...]
2025 Annual Report
We are excited to share our 2025 Annual Report! It was a big year as we fought to protect research funding, held the 3rd Annual Nebraska Women in STEM Conference, and partnered to release a [...]
Listen Closely: Baby Talk Tool Reveals Developmental Clues
“Mama” or “Dada”? Parents eagerly await baby’s first words. Did you know that all the babbling and cooing along the way is how babies learn to talk? Those sounds aren’t just cute — they [...]
What Happens When Health Information Meets Social Media Algorithms?
For many people, social media has become an everyday source of health information. A quick scroll through TikTok or Instagram can expose users to medical advice, preventative care recommendations, mental health discussions, and misinformation. [...]