Official account of the Interdisciplinary Graduate Program in Biomedical Sciences at the University of Nebraska Medical Centerhttps://bsky.app/profile/unmcigpbs.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/unmcigpbs.bsky.social/post/3mvkv75okpc2fWe're in Kansas City for the UMKC STEM Career Fair!15 Sep 2026 14:58 +0000at://did:plc:7f346g5tmfszcdxjef7d44mr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvkv75okpc2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/unmcigpbs.bsky.social/post/3mtmiozqj4s2sOur last, but certainly not least, IGPBS DAWGS nominee is NSC student, Samiksha Raut! Samiksha's research focuses on extending the duration of oral therapies by turning them into injectable formulations capable of maintaining therapeutic drug levels for months following a single injection.🔬 🧪 🦠21 Aug 2026 19:30 +0000at://did:plc:7f346g5tmfszcdxjef7d44mr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtmiozqj4s2shttps://bsky.app/profile/unmcigpbs.bsky.social/post/3mtjj7uk35t2sYingling Chen is up next for recognition as the nominee for the MGCB program for this edition of the IGPBS DAWGS! Yingling's research focuses on understanding how noncanonical DNA secondary structure G-quadruplex (G4) contributes to gene expression, along with the protein APEI. buff.ly/6Felv1a20 Aug 2026 15:01 +0000at://did:plc:7f346g5tmfszcdxjef7d44mr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtjj7uk35t2shttps://bsky.app/profile/unmcigpbs.bsky.social/post/3mthg4tk4hx23Our next IGPBS DAWGS nominee is IPMM student, Delia Omar! Delia's research focuses on how Endosomal Sorting Complex Required for Transports (ESCRT) proteins regulate hepatic lipid droplet biogenesis and degradation to identify novel therapeutic targets for liver steatosis. Way to go, Delia! 👏 🎉19 Aug 2026 19:00 +0000at://did:plc:7f346g5tmfszcdxjef7d44mr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mthg4tk4hx23https://bsky.app/profile/unmcigpbs.bsky.social/post/3mtgwz5s44q2sOur next IGPBS DAWGS nominee is IPID student, Maddie Love! Maddie's research focuses on understanding how the molecular components of human papillomavirus (HPV) exploit pathways to cause infections, and led to her publication in the research journal "PNAS". Congratulations, Maddie! 🥳 👏19 Aug 2026 14:30 +0000at://did:plc:7f346g5tmfszcdxjef7d44mr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtgwz5s44q2shttps://bsky.app/profile/unmcigpbs.bsky.social/post/3mtey3ff3fc2oIn UNMC Today, check out the great write-up on the DECODE training grant that was awarded to IGPBS professors Dr. Andrew Dudley and Dr. Jordan Rowley! You can read all about the purpose of the grant and the goals of the training program here: https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/2026/08/18/grant-will-aid-in-decoding-ai-computation-for-investigators/18 Aug 2026 19:44 +0000at://did:plc:7f346g5tmfszcdxjef7d44mr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtey3ff3fc2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/unmcigpbs.bsky.social/post/3mtc6hkcjgh2xWe're highlighting our next IGPBS DAWGS nominee, this time from the Cancer Research program's own Kristine Hoagstrom! She was published in the journal "Cancer Letters" for her research on the communication of certain elements in pancreatic cancer cells that can contribute to cancer metastasis.17 Aug 2026 17:00 +0000at://did:plc:7f346g5tmfszcdxjef7d44mr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtc6hkcjgh2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/unmcigpbs.bsky.social/post/3msxvxd5tjl26Our next nominee is BISB student, Mengtao Sun! He is featured for his work on machine learning, and applying artificial intelligence to biological data to uncover diseases. His first author publication was featured in the journal "Molecular Oncology" published in April of this year! 🎉 🎉13 Aug 2026 15:01 +0000at://did:plc:7f346g5tmfszcdxjef7d44mr/app.bsky.feed.post/3msxvxd5tjl26https://bsky.app/profile/unmcigpbs.bsky.social/post/3msvelcrpei2wThe fall semester is around the corner but we can't look ahead to the new term without first celebrating our summer IGPBS DAWGS nominees! Our first nominee is BMB student Ajay Murakonda whose research on proteins in regulating endosomal fission led to his publication in the Journal of Cell Science.12 Aug 2026 14:45 +0000at://did:plc:7f346g5tmfszcdxjef7d44mr/app.bsky.feed.post/3msvelcrpei2whttps://bsky.app/profile/unmcigpbs.bsky.social/post/3mrn4hzwdqk2rAll of a sudden, orientation for our new cohort is only one week away! https://static.klipy.com/ii/a15b48460c436e1e92c85ffc680932cc/7e/4d/1KWrbzak.gif?hh=180&ww=320&mp4=VygMOCrlbteX&webm=PFzIW3VMfKFsn27 Jul 2026 14:33 +0000at://did:plc:7f346g5tmfszcdxjef7d44mr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrn4hzwdqk2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/unmcigpbs.bsky.social/post/3mqtwjjent226Congrats to the IPID students recognized for all of their hard work this past year! [contains quote post or other embedded content]17 Jul 2026 14:10 +0000at://did:plc:7f346g5tmfszcdxjef7d44mr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqtwjjent226https://bsky.app/profile/unmcigpbs.bsky.social/post/3mptdcou26w2pHappy Independence Day! Today we wish an emphatic happy birthday to the place we call home. Whether you've been here for generations, or just stepped foot in the USA for the first time this year, there is always a place for you in celebrating our 250th birthday.04 Jul 2026 15:01 +0000at://did:plc:7f346g5tmfszcdxjef7d44mr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mptdcou26w2phttps://bsky.app/profile/unmcigpbs.bsky.social/post/3mol253ostp2rThe Henry M. Lemon Short Course in Cancer Biology is scheduled to take place June 29th and 30th in the Buffett Cancer Center, Room 0.12.101. This two day event features lectures from guest speakers, with opportunities for those in attendance to discuss the topics at hand. Details: buff.ly/lNPl8Yv? https://buff.ly/lNPl8Yv18 Jun 2026 14:30 +0000at://did:plc:7f346g5tmfszcdxjef7d44mr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mol253ostp2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/unmcigpbs.bsky.social/post/3mnuef54mlv2fThe biggest sporting event in the world is set to start this week and we want to celebrate the beautiful game with YOU! The IGPBS and OGE are hosting a World Cup Watch Party on June 17th, where we will be streaming the games listed on the flyer and providing lunch while supplies last. See you there!09 Jun 2026 14:03 +0000at://did:plc:7f346g5tmfszcdxjef7d44mr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnuef54mlv2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/unmcigpbs.bsky.social/post/3mnao4tal6z2rWe would like to wish all students joining UNMC for summer research programs a warm welcome to our campus! Students from SURP and INBRE are joining our labs here in Omaha and elsewhere across the state to gain valuable experience learning about research. Thank you for spending your summer with us!01 Jun 2026 18:04 +0000at://did:plc:7f346g5tmfszcdxjef7d44mr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnao4tal6z2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/unmcigpbs.bsky.social/post/3mm527llqmi2pCongratulations to Dr. Iqbal Ahmad and his team for their new study on a potentially new way of understanding and treating glaucoma! You can read up all about their new study in UNMC Today. https://buff.ly/gUAQtOl18 May 2026 14:04 +0000at://did:plc:7f346g5tmfszcdxjef7d44mr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mm527llqmi2phttps://bsky.app/profile/unmcigpbs.bsky.social/post/3mlqy5pcqec2gWhat a beautfiul photo! [contains quote post or other embedded content]13 May 2026 18:55 +0000at://did:plc:7f346g5tmfszcdxjef7d44mr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlqy5pcqec2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/unmcigpbs.bsky.social/post/3mlgjanb3xt26Happy Graduation Day! To the 23 IGPBS students leaving our program today, we are extremely proud to be able to call you "doctor" for the first time. You've shown immense dedication to get to this point, and we are excited to see how you go on to change the world from here. Congratulations, grads!09 May 2026 15:02 +0000at://did:plc:7f346g5tmfszcdxjef7d44mr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlgjanb3xt26https://bsky.app/profile/unmcigpbs.bsky.social/post/3mlbnk5g44a2rJoin fellow UNMC students, staff, and faculty for a fun filled evening at Spielbound on May 13th for UNMC Day! Anyone affiliated with UNMC is welcome to join in on the fun, and is encouraged to get engaged with other UNMC members. https://buff.ly/wDLBfdV07 May 2026 16:36 +0000at://did:plc:7f346g5tmfszcdxjef7d44mr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlbnk5g44a2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/unmcigpbs.bsky.social/post/3mjpeysotcs24Last, but certainly not least, we highlight the work of our Neuroscience (NSC) student, Srijita Das! You can read up on her work using the link provided here: buff.ly/tux0Bui Srijita also doubles as the IGPBS student representative. Congratulations, and thanks for all that you, Srijita! 🥳 🥳17 Apr 2026 16:50 +0000at://did:plc:7f346g5tmfszcdxjef7d44mr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjpeysotcs24https://bsky.app/profile/unmcigpbs.bsky.social/post/3mjk6rhmqlh2hOur next highlight in the Spring edition of IGPBS DAWGS is Alexandria Anding! She is the nominee for the Molecular Genetics & Cell Biology (MGCB) doctoral program. You can read up on her research and this study using the link to her publication here: buff.ly/KPMN2XJ Way to go, Alexandria! 🥳 🥳15 Apr 2026 15:15 +0000at://did:plc:7f346g5tmfszcdxjef7d44mr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjk6rhmqlh2h