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
2026 Legislative Priorities
It feels a bit like déjà vu as we are once again fighting to save biomedical research funding in the Nebraska Legislature. This time, the governor [...]
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 [...]
Nebraska-based Research
Biomedical and Obesity Research Core offers equipment, expertise, support
The Biomedical and Obesity Research Core plays a key [...]
Advancing Muscle and Vascular Health
Investment from tobacco settlement funding: $19,600 Total portfolio through [...]
Husker researchers make gains on developing synthetic ‘muscle’
Husker researchers are continuing to make progress on developing [...]
Partnerships
Community partnerships play a critical role in increasing impact and leading to meaningful change. Nebraska Cures co-leads the following initiatives.
