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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 abuse in adolescents. The 2018 Farm Bill made hemp and [...]
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 the state’s economy, and touching the lives of its citizens [...]
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 or balance, especially in kids,” said Kristen Janky, Au.D., Ph.D., [...]
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 that often accompanies early sobriety — a red flag that [...]
Creighton researcher studying ‘listening effort’ and the toll it takes on teens
You spend an evening at a loud, busy bar or restaurant, straining to hear and make sense of what your friends are saying. It's not late when you get home, but you're more fatigued [...]
Investing in Science and the Next Generation of Scientists and Breakthroughs
It’s a privilege to be part of Nebraska Cures and its critical mission to promote, support, and advocate for scientific research and education. This work is more important now than ever. The goal—that society [...]
2024 Annual Report
We are excited to share our 2024 Annual Report! It was a big year as we championed legislation to help cancer researchers, held the 2nd Annual Nebraska Women in STEM Conference, and kicked off a [...]
Research in Motion for People with Cerebral Palsy
What if the science that helps people with cerebral palsy move more easily could also help millions of others? At Boys Town National Research Hospital, researchers use the latest tools to understand how to [...]
‘A monumental day’: Nebraska Medicine offers world-first experimental treatment
When the numbness in her toes crept up the right side of her body, Jan Janisch-Hanzlik called her primary care doctor. The now-49-year-old had been having unusual symptoms for years, but usually by the [...]
Creating a Dynamic Hub for Research and Collaboration
In early February, the final beam was raised on a crane and lowered into place to complete the latest construction phase of the University of Nebraska Medical Center’s CORE (Center of Research Excellence) building. The [...]