Membership

We are an inclusive center, welcoming students, postdocs, staff, residents, nurses and faculty from across the University of Nebraska system, Children's Nebraska and Nebraska Medicine.

1. Demonstrate a commitment to the center's vision to advance an integrated program of basic, clinical and translational research related to cardiovascular medicine. This is demonstrated by actively engaging in heart and vascular research and attending center events.
2. Share areas of expertise as mentors to junior faculty, trainees, and staff. (For senior members)
3. Participate in ad hoc review committees of funding proposals of fellow members upon request. All  funding recipients agree to participate in future center award review panels.

1. Join and actively participate in at least one focus group. (See Research Opportunities page for details)
2. Attend the center's meetings, seminars, review committees, retreats and related activities as appropriate. It is expected that members will attend a minimum of six events per year. 
3. List the center as an affiliation on all publications (manuscripts, reviews, book chapters), in oral/poster presentations, grant submissions and media announcements.
4. Agree to maintain an updated MyNCBI Bibliography Profile. The MyNCBI Bibliography profile provides a centralized platform to track publications and funding. 
5. Complete the center's annual survey to track grant submissions that result from center activities or funding, collaborative efforts with other members, mentoring, service-related, and community engagement activities.

To apply for CHVR membership, please email Amy Biggerstaff at abiggerstaff@unmc.edu.