Research and creative activity designed to enhance our community and beyond.
The School of Health and Kinesiology (H&K) is dedicated to the vitality of scholarly activity. H&K supports a thriving research and creative activity agenda focused on creating better healthy living opportunities for all.
Midlands Sexual Health Research Collaborative (MSHRC)
The MSHRC conducts innovative research, provides evidence-based education, mentors students and sexual health professionals, and engages the community in initiatives to support sexual health and wellbeing.
Lab Co-Directors: Dr. Sofia Jawed-Wessel and Dr. Jason Coleman
Physical Activity in Health Promotion Research Group
The Physical Activity in Health Promotion (PAHP) Research Group is dedicated to working with the community to help individuals of all ages be more physically active.
Lab Faculty: Dr. Danae Dinkel, Dr. Michaela Schenkelberg, and Dr. John Noble
Sports Medicine and Biomechanics Research Lab
The mission of the Sports Medicine and Biomechanics Lab at the University of Nebraska at Omaha is to conduct and disseminate innovative research related to human movement to help reduce injury risk and increase performance in a variety of sports and physical activities.
Lab Co-Directors: Dr. Adam Rosen, Dr. Sam Wilkins, Dr. Chris Burcal, and Dr. Brian Knarr
Vascular and Metabolic Phenotyping Research Lab
The Vascular and Metabolic Phenotyping Research Lab at UNO studies how vascular function is impacted by aging, disease, medical conditions, and environmental stressors. Current research focuses on mitochondrial dysfunction, oxidative stress, spinal cord injury, wheelchair athletes, and the effects of environmental stress on the body.
Lab Co-Directors: Dr. Song-Young Park and Dr. Gwenael Layec
The Moving Company
The Moving Company is UNO's modern dance performing group.
Company Director: Danielle Laurion