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Nebraska Cures promotes, supports and advocates for health science research in Nebraska.

Nebraska Cures promotes, supports and advocates for health science research to advance our quality of life and economy. Nebraska Cures works to raise awareness across the state for the accomplishments of Nebraska-based medical research, promote science literacy, and build a stronger health science career pipeline.

05/28/2026

Last year, researchers across more than 40 labs on Boys Town’s campus produced measurable results and real-world advances for families in Omaha and around the world.

Read their year in review:
https://nebraskacures.com/2025-boys-town-research-in-review/

05/27/2026

Nominations are now open for the newly expanded Nebraska Women in STEM Awards!

We are proud to relaunch our awards program with six award categories recognizing the women making an impact across STEM fields in Nebraska.

From emerging leaders and innovators to educators and community champions, these awards celebrate the many ways women are shaping the future of STEM in our state.

Award recipients will be honored at our Celebrating Nebraska Women in STEM Luncheon October 29, creating a dedicated opportunity to spotlight and celebrate their accomplishments.

Know someone deserving of recognition? Submit a nomination today!

https://www.nebraskawomeninstem.com/awards/

Nominations close July 10.

05/21/2026

UNMC researchers have identified a previously unknown biological mechanism that causes optic nerve damage in glaucoma patients with normal eye pressure — a breakthrough that could reshape how the disease is understood and treated, and may have implications for Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and ALS as well.

https://nebraskacures.com/glaucoma-research/

05/19/2026

Research develops strategies to mitigate the impacts of climate change on human health.

Nebraska Cures supports biomedical research that identifies and reduces climate-related health risks, from respiratory illness to increased strain on healthcare systems, protecting Nebraskans now and in the future.

Learn more about our priorities at nebraskacures.com/celebrate25.

05/14/2026

University of Nebraska–Lincoln psychologist Maital Neta is uncovering how the brain's snap judgments about ambiguous situations may hold the key to identifying risk factors for depression, anxiety, and other stress-related conditions.

https://nebraskacures.com/netas-research-points-to-brain-based-clues-for-mental-health/

05/12/2026

Nebraska Cures is getting a front-row look at the future of neuroscience.

Executive Director Amanda McGill Johnson recently toured the Boys Town National Research Hospital Institute for Human Neuroscience, joined by Nebraska Cures Board member Dr. Gabrielle Merchant — a Boys Town audiologist and researcher.

Visits like this are at the heart of what we do. Nebraska Cures exists to champion the groundbreaking research happening right here in our state — and to fight for the funding that makes it possible.

05/11/2026

Start your morning with Coffee & Connection at Girl Scout DreamLab in Omaha! Make new friends while learning about the DreamLab and the volunteer opportunities they have available to support girls in STEM. All are welcome!

Register here -> https://www.nebraskawomeninstem.com/coffee-connection-omaha/

Omaha STEM Ecosystem

05/05/2026

Research expands opportunities for women in STEM.

Through our partnership with Bio Nebraska, Nebraska Cures supports the advancement of education, mentorship, and leadership opportunities for women in STEM. Together, we are strengthening Nebraska’s scientific workforce.

Join us in empowering women at nebraskacures.com/celebrate25.

04/30/2026

Last night was a wonderful celebration of leadership, innovation, and impact at Nebraska Cures’ Spring Tribute Reception. We were proud to honor Team Jack Foundation as our Life Saver Award recipient for their extraordinary commitment to advancing pediatric brain cancer research, and Dr. Gabrielle Merchant as our Woman in Science for her remarkable contributions to science and discovery.

Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate these inspiring honorees and to support the work of advancing research, innovation, and health in Nebraska. Together, we are building a stronger, healthier future.

04/29/2026

Groundbreaking Nebraska research is opening new doors in our understanding of autism risk during pregnancy—highlighting why investment in biomedical research matters.

https://nebraskacures.com/medications-autism-risk/

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Omaha, NE
68010

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+14028810459

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http://www.nebraskacures.com/

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