Department of Pharmacology and Experimental Neuroscience - UNMC

Department of Pharmacology and Experimental Neuroscience - UNMC The Department of Pharmacology and Experimental Neuroscience is a basic science department at the University of Nebraska Medical Center.

Our mission:

- Educate the next generation of health care providers
- Perform on the cutting edge of science
- Serve the people of our state and those worldwide

Unraveling disease mechanisms for degenerative disorders remains a mainstay of departmental activities. Immunotherapies and platforms for testing drugs in animal models of Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, depression, amyotrop

hic lateral sclerosis, neurological consequences for diabetes, and HIV-1 associated neurocognitive disorders.

Congratulations to Dr. Byrareddy for being inducted in the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering's C...
04/16/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Byrareddy for being inducted in the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering's College of Fellows!

The honorary from the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering recognizes the top 2 percent in the field.

Take a look at a new startup collaboration for our department here in Nebraska
04/16/2026

Take a look at a new startup collaboration for our department here in Nebraska

UNMC researchers, supporters team with Nebraska farming to attack neurodegenerative diseases.

At the UNMC annual research awards, the PEN department will have quite a few awards! Dr. Siddappa Byrareddy has been nam...
10/27/2025

At the UNMC annual research awards, the PEN department will have quite a few awards! Dr. Siddappa Byrareddy has been named the Scientist Laureate. And Drs. Natalia Osna and Palsamy Periyasamy will be awarded as Distinguished Scientists.

Congratulations to them and the great research they've achieved!
https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/2025/09/12/siddappa-byrareddy-phd-named-unmc-scientist-laureate/
https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/2025/10/23/distinguished-scientist-natalia-osna-md-phd/
https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/2025/10/27/distinguished-scientist-palsamy-periyasamy-phd/

Dr. Byrareddy is known as a prolific researcher who strives for scientific discovery in the areas of HIV, COVID-19 and emerging viral threats.

We're doing some amazing research in the world of Alzheimer's Disease!
04/07/2025

We're doing some amazing research in the world of Alzheimer's Disease!

UNMC researchers published a study on a new humanized mouse model expected to set the stage for future clinical trials.

Congratulations to Dr. Keshore Bidasee for his Distinguished Scientist award at UNMC. This is a great honor and will be ...
10/31/2024

Congratulations to Dr. Keshore Bidasee for his Distinguished Scientist award at UNMC. This is a great honor and will be recognized at the November 14 award ceremony.

Dr. Bidasee is a professor in the Department of Pharmacology and Experimental Neuroscience at the UNMC College of Medicine.

Take a look at a great article about our department's work with the Oehlerking farm in Elmwood, Nebraska!
10/31/2024

Take a look at a great article about our department's work with the Oehlerking farm in Elmwood, Nebraska!

The research team has fostered a collaboration with a Nebraska farm family, which has led to developing research advances.

Congratulations to Dr. Aditya Bade that received a 2.86 million dollar grant to study the effects of HIV-1 medicines on ...
10/31/2024

Congratulations to Dr. Aditya Bade that received a 2.86 million dollar grant to study the effects of HIV-1 medicines on neurodevelopment during pregnancy.

The five-year grant will investigate the effects of HIV-1 medicines on neurodevelopment during pregnancy.

This Summer, our department will be hosting an amazing workshop for NINDS scholars from across the country! Its going to...
05/15/2024

This Summer, our department will be hosting an amazing workshop for NINDS scholars from across the country! Its going to be amazing!

The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke T32 Workshop will be June 26-28.

The research done in our department has made some amazing science possible through Coya Therapeutics!
05/15/2024

The research done in our department has made some amazing science possible through Coya Therapeutics!

UNeMed licensed a UNMC-developed monotherapy to Coya Therapeutics for further development in multiple inflammatory diseases.

Some strong publications on Alzheimer's Disease have been coming out of our labs in the past few months!
01/16/2024

Some strong publications on Alzheimer's Disease have been coming out of our labs in the past few months!

UNMC-led research team publishes NIH-funded study in noted journal.

Congratulations to Dr. Kanmogne for all the success her hard work and research has achieved!
01/16/2024

Congratulations to Dr. Kanmogne for all the success her hard work and research has achieved!

Georgette Kanmogne, PhD, explores causes, possible treatment for Alzheimer's-like, HIV-associated disorders.

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985800 Nebraska Medical Center
Medical Center, NE
68198

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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