Research Saves Lives
“When we invest in research, we’re investing in innovation, talent, and the health of our entire community.”
– Gail and Mike Yanney
Investment in biomedical research drives innovation that not only improves our health, but also fuels economic growth, creates high-quality jobs, and helps communities lead in science and healthcare.
Learn about Nebraska-based research and the people who make it happen in the following stories.
UNMC researchers identify new mechanism behind glaucoma
Iqbal Ahmad, PhD, professor in the UNMC Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, and [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Inside the Brain: How Hearing Differences Shape Learning
Children who wear hearing aids often fall behind in language and school. Yet some [...]
Biomedical and Obesity Research Core offers equipment, expertise, support
The Biomedical and Obesity Research Core plays a key role in scientific discovery, offering [...]
Advancing Muscle and Vascular Health
Investment from tobacco settlement funding: $19,600 Total portfolio through FY25: $1.32 million Return on [...]
Husker researchers make gains on developing synthetic ‘muscle’
Husker researchers are continuing to make progress on developing a new synthetic material that [...]
First in the state to develop strategy to test pregnant women at high risk for preeclampsia
Preeclampsia can cause serious complications—and even death—if left untreated. The condition develops during pregnancy, often [...]
Fueling Discovery Through Investment
National Funding
Nebraska received $137,301,284 in funding from the National Institutes of Health in 2024.
Nebraska received $51,651,000 in funding from the National Science Foundation in 2023.
State Funding
Nebraska legislators commit $15 million a year to advancing biomedical research, supporting scientists whose work improves health outcomes across the state and beyond. This investment, highlighted in the Tobacco Settlement Biomedical Research Report, showcases the vital breakthroughs and stories that emerge when we invest in innovation and talent.
Take Action to Protect Research Funding
Congress is working on the budget for the next fiscal year, which starts October 1 and runs through September 2026. The President’s budget request proposes a drastic 40% cut to the NIH. This would severely undermine scientific progress and stall medical innovation.
Call or write your members of Congress and tell them to preserve funding for scientific research!
Rep. Mike Flood – (202) 225-4806
Rep. Don Bacon – (202) 225-4155
Rep. Adrian Smith – (202) 225-6435
Sen. Deb Fischer – (202) 224-6551
Sen. Pete Ricketts – (202) 224-4224
You can also use this portal from our national partner Research!America to send an editable email to your representatives quickly and easily.