University of Iowa Physician–Scientist Awarded Nation’s Top Biomedical Research Honor
Michael J. Welsh, MD, a UI professor and proud Iowa native, has received America’s preeminent biomedical research prize—the 2025 Lasker-DeBakey Clinical Medical Research Award—for his pioneering discoveries in cystic fibrosis (CF) research, which paved the way for life-saving therapies for people with CF.
One in Three in Alcohol Recovery Remain in ‘Danger Zone’ of Anxiety and Depression – A Potential Predictor of Relapse
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 may predict relapse and signal the need for more targeted care.
Gary’s Ride Contributions and Sponsorships Provide $15,000 to Advance Rural Iowa Cancer Research in Honor of Beloved Husband
In a heartfelt tribute to a husband, father, and cyclist lost to brain cancer, Gary’s Ride Donations and Sponsorships donated $15,000 to support community-based cancer research in Iowa. The gift, made through Gary’s Ride—a nonprofit established in memory of Gary Wiedenfeld—will directly benefit the Iowa Oncology Research Association (IORA), a unique rural cancer research program that serves communities across the state.
RISE-UP Interns Conclude Program with Successful Initiatives
For many years the South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) has participated as a host organization for the Maternal and Child Health Careers: Research Initiatives for Student Enhancement Undergraduate Program (MCHC/RISE-UP) Program, through a partnership with the University of South Dakota (USD) Center for Disabilities. The RISE-UP Program provides opportunities for enhanced public health leadership training in maternal and child health, focusing on social determinants of health, elimination of health disparities, and developmental disabilities.
Three Sanford Researchers Secure Major Grants from the National Institutes of Health
Sanford Research has been awarded more than $8 million from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to study ovarian cancer, binge eating disorders and G protein-coupled receptor (GCPR) signaling.
Pork Delivers Where it Counts
As healthcare professionals, you know this truth well: Patients stick with what tastes good. That’s why pork’s role as a nutrient-dense, flavor-forward protein is gaining momentum in today’s dietary landscape.
The Silent Epidemic: Tackling Weight Regain Following Gastric Bypass Surgery
Weight regain following gastric bypass surgery affects up to 20% of patients, yet many are unaware of the endoscopic treatment options now available to help them lose the extra weight.
Nebraska Medicine Appoints Chief Transformation and Digital Officer
Nebraska Medicine is proud to welcome nationally recognized leader Michael Hasselberg, PhD, to a new role for the organization: chief transformation and digital officer.
Genetic Insights Project Update: Shifting Cancer Screening Trends
For more than a year, Nebraska Medicine has participated in the Genetic Insights Project (GIP), a research study that screens eligible participants for three CDC Tier 1 genomic conditions. Now, new data shows that GIP participants demonstrate improved cancer screening adherence after enrollment.
Nebraska Medicine Patient Becomes First Worldwide to Receive New Multiple Sclerosis Treatment
Jan Janisch-Hanzlik had been having strange symptoms for several years. But it was a sensation that started in her toes and crept up her right side that really concerned her. “By the end of the week, I had a spinal tap, an MRI of the brain and spine and was diagnosed with MS,” she said. “I thought I would get on meds, and within a month or two, I’d be back to my normal self.”
Bridging the Gap: Enhancing Provider Search Tools for Children’s Hospitals
When it comes to our children, even the smallest health concern can feel overwhelming. A lingering cough becomes a source of panic. A late-night fever turns into a frantic search for answers. In those moments, clarity and reassurance matter more than ever. But too often, the first point of contact — a hospital’s website — adds more confusion than comfort.
Safely Identifying Vulnerabilities in a Lethal Tick-Borne Virus
Powassan virus, a cousin to Zika and Dengue in the flavivirus family, is a rare tick-borne infection that is becoming more widespread in the northern U.S. Powassan symptoms include fever, nausea and headaches. In severe cases, it can lead to brain swelling and potentially be fatal. Given how dangerous this virus is, it can only be studied in special, high-security labs.
The Vital Role of Health Workforce Tracking: Nebraska's Leading Model
In today's rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, accurate data about healthcare professionals is not just valuable, it's essential.
New Research Reveals America's Happiest States In 2025
Nebraska tops the list while Southern states struggle with lower happiness scores, according to new legal expert analysis
Hospital-Based Obstetric Services Decline Nationwide, With Rural States Most Affected
Access to obstetric care is a critical determinant of maternal and infant health. However, a new study led by the University of Minnesota School of Public Health found that hospital-based obstetric care has declined in recent years, with variability across states.
Giorgia Picci, Ph.D., Appointed Haddix Endowed Chair in Developmental Neuroscience
Boys Town is pleased to announce that Giorgia Picci, Ph.D., has been named the Susan and George Haddix Endowed Chair in Developmental Neuroscience. Dr. Picci is the Director of the Cognitive Affective Neurodevelopment in Youth (CANDY) Laboratory at the Boys Town National Research Hospital Institute for Human Neuroscience.
University of Kansas Medical Center, UNMC Lead National Clinical Trial Coordinating Center
The University of Kansas Medical Center has named the University of Nebraska Medical Center its partner in the institution’s five-year, $31 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to coordinate clinical trials for infants and children in rural and underserved areas.
Monument Health Physician Shares Groundbreaking Research in Vascular Journal
Interventional Cardiologist and Vascular Specialist Bhaskar Purushottam, M.D., FACC, FSCAI, FSVM, of the Monument Health Heart and Vascular Institute has co-authored an original research paper along with his European colleagues in the reputed “Journal of Endovascular Therapy.”
Emerging Research Network Aims to Improve Informed Care in Rural Communities
Rural health care systems face different challenges than their urban counterparts and yet most clinical research takes place in metropolitan settings – without any rural context.
University of Nebraska Board of Regents Approves Diabetes Center of Excellence for Diabetes Care, Research, and Education
The University of Nebraska Board of Regents on Thursday approved the creation of the Diabetes Center for Excellence in Diabetes Care, Research and Education (C-DIACARE) at the University of Nebraska Medical Center Omaha campus. The designation of this Board of Regents center unifies research and education efforts across the university system, bolstering statewide diabetes prevention and care, said UNMC Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD.