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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 against multiple high-risk avian strains. By targeting both mutating surface [...]
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 after entering cells. The study, recently published in the Proceedings [...]
Woman in STEM: Elsa Forsberg
Nebraska Women in STEM talked to wildlife biologist Elsa Forsberg about her passion for protecting endangered species and what a career in wildlife biology really looks like. Elsa Forsberg lies covered in grass in a [...]
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 to discovery goes back to our founder, Father Edward J. [...]
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 that causes the optic nerve to degenerate independently of eye [...]
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 about a person. A new article by Husker psychologist Maital [...]
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 have come together through statewide convenings and the Nebraska Mental [...]
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 of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in children. Analyzing 6.14 million maternal-child health [...]
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 Emily Dean has always been drawn to science. “Since I [...]
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 the feedback makes one thing clear: this community continues to [...]