Six UNK students conduct biomedical research through Nebraska INBRE program – UNK NEWS

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KEARNEY – Six University of Nebraska at Kearney students are spending the summer conducting biomedical research through the Nebraska Institutional Development Award Networks of Biomedical Research Excellence (NE-INBRE) program.
The students are among a select group of undergraduates from across Nebraska chosen for the competitive research program, which provides hands-on laboratory experience and mentorship from leading scientists.
Following orientation at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, the NE-INBRE scholars will spend 10 weeks conducting research with faculty mentors. Most are working at UNMC, while others are conducting research at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and Creighton University before returning to their home campuses to continue laboratory work.
The NE-INBRE program is overseen by Paul Sorgen, professor in the UNMC Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and principal investigator of the annual $2.75 million National Institutes of Health grant that supports the program.
“We’re excited to welcome a new cohort of NE-INBRE scholars this year to UNMC and the INBRE program,” Sorgen said. “You never know where or when the next breakthrough will come from to help human health, and INBRE opens doors for students across 11 different undergraduate institutions to engage in research and science that makes a difference.”
The 2026 UNK students selected for the program are:
The NE-INBRE program supports undergraduate research experiences at institutions across Nebraska, helping students develop the skills and experience needed for careers in biomedical research, health care and other STEM fields.
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