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Our Purpose

Mission: Provide novel research, technology, training and expertise to improve the U.S. capability to deter, interdict and respond to strategic threats.


NSRI carries the DOD designation of University Affiliated Research Center (UARC) on behalf of the University of Nebraska System. NSRI's designation is sponsored by U.S. Strategic Command, Offutt Air Force Base, Omaha, Nebraska. NSRI is one of only 15 DOD UARCs in the country. It was established in 2012.

OSD director visits NSRI, NU

Valarie Hall, director of University Affiliated Research Centers (UARC) and Federally Funded Research and Development Centers for the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (USD R&E), visited NSRI and UNMC to gain a deeper understanding of the UARC's research and operations.

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Active Projects

UNMC researchers can leverage the UARC IDIQ contract vehicle through NSRI to quickly get on contract with DOD agencies for projects in NSRI's mission area. They can also tap into NSRI staff expertise and networks to connect their research and ideas to DOD needs. Following are the active projects UNMC researchers and students contributed to throughout 2024.

FEATURE: Dr. DJ Murry

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Professor, Department of Pharmacy Practice & Science

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FEATURE: Dr. Steven Yeh

Professor & Endowed Chair of Ophthalmology, Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences

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News

Features

Capabilities Spotlight: Multiomics Mass Spectrometry Core
Cutting-edge resource for molecular level, game-changing discoveries at the University of Nebraska Medical Center
Diagnostic tests for emerging threats: Researcher stands ready for next challenge
Dr. Mara Jana Broadhurst, associate professor of pathology, microbiology & immunology, University of Nebraska Medical Center

Mentions

UNMC receives new infectious disease transport device
UNMC Newsroom | Chris Kratochvil
Putting structure to his students’ chemical compounds
UNMC Newsroom | Corey Hopkins
NU remains among world’s best for earning patents
UNMC Newsroom | Benson Edagwa, Eric Weaver & Sara Myers

NSRI At A Glance

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$293 Million

Total awards
since 2012

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190

Total contracts and grants
since 2012

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44

NU principal investigators leading projects through NSRI since 2012

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22

Current, active projects
contracted through NSRI

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As the DOD-designated University Affiliated Research Center (UARC) of U.S. Strategic Command and the University of Nebraska System, the National Strategic Research Institute (NSRI) delivers solutions for strategic deterrence and CWMD mission requirements gaps. Our rapid-response capabilities and efficient contracting vehicle can help federal government program managers meet critical research and development needs. Connect with us to learn more.

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