Nebraska Cures supports, promotes, and advocates for scientific research and education to advance our quality of life and our economy. We do this by educating the public and policymakers on health science research and pressing public health issues and strengthening and diversifying the research career pipeline.
The Latest from Nebraska Cures
Agency for Change Podcast
Executive Director Amanda McGill Johnson was recently on the KidGlov Agency for Change podcast talking about championing biomedical research, leading mental health coalitions, and [...]
2025 Conference Inspires Attendees
The sold out Nebraska Women in STEM Conference on April 3 & 4 was full of energy, connectivity, and insight. A range of topics were [...]
Woman in STEM: Andi Barker
Nebraska Women in STEM talked to OPPD’s Andi Barker about her path as one of a few women in radiation health physics. Nebraska Women in [...]
Nebraska-based Research
From First Words to Brighter Futures
Initial investment from tobacco settlement funding: $250,000 Current portfolio: [...]
Meet Dr. Surinder Batra & His Work Detecting Cancer
Investment from tobacco settlement funding: $3.7 million (since 2002)Total portfolio [...]
Creighton awarded $2.3M to expand rural surgical cancer care
Creighton University School of Medicine has received a $2,388,300 award [...]
Partnerships
Community partnerships play a critical role in increasing impact and leading to meaningful change. Nebraska Cures co-leads the following initiatives.
