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. Tala Awada
Nebraska Women in STEM talked to UNL’s Dr. Tala Awada about mentoring in academic leadership. Dr. Tala Awada has been teaching at the University of [...]
Proposed Cuts to Biomedical Research Threaten Nebraska’s Health and Economic Future
Statement from Nebraska Cures on Governor Pillen's proposed budget adjustments: Today, the governor proposed budget adjustments that include eliminating the state’s $15 million investment in [...]
Leaders celebrate 25th anniversary of Health Care Cash Fund
Creation of support fund has changed health care in Nebraska State, University of Nebraska, UNMC and community leaders gathered in the Nebraska Capitol 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.
