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
Woman in STEM: Dr. Surabhi Chandra
Nebraska Women in STEM talked to University of Nebraska Kearney’s Dr. Surabhi Chandra about her unexpected path to leadership in academia. In June, University of [...]
Nominations Open for 2025 Nebraska Women in STEM Awards
Bio Nebraska and Nebraska Cures announced today that they are accepting nominations for the third annual Nebraska Women in STEM Awards. The awards will honor [...]
UNMC leader urges improved data access to boost cancer research
Original story written by UNMC,s Karen Burbach and published Nov. 18, 2024 is here. UNMC leadership, in collaboration with several community groups, recently testified before [...]
Nebraska-based Research
Radon and Young Brains: Researching the Risks
You may know that radon is the second leading [...]
UNMC researchers unveil ‘smart bandage’ that heals wounds faster
It's called a smart bandage. Researchers at UNMC say [...]
NIH awards Dustin Stairs, PhD, $400k grant to study cannabis abuse potential
Question: What do a farm bill, Covid and cannabis [...]
Partnerships
Community partnerships play a critical role in increasing impact and leading to meaningful change. Nebraska Cures co-leads the following initiatives.
