This profile is part of a series to highlight the researchers who will be honored at a ceremony for UNMC’s 2015 Scientist Laureate, Research Leadership, Distinguished Scientist and New Investigator Award recipients.
The Distinguished Scientist Award
The Distinguished Scientist Award — which is sponsored by the chancellor — recognizes researchers who have been among the most productive scientists at UNMC during the past five years.
- Name: Mark Mailliard, M.D.
- Title: Professor and chief, UNMC Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, College of Medicine
- Joined UNMC: September 1998
- Hometown: Omaha
Research focus:
Hepatitis C infection
The goal of my research is to understand the natural history of hepatitis C and to eradicate the infection.
My research will make a difference because it promotes the cure of hepatitis C in all infected Nebraskans.
The best advice I’ve ever been given is to marry my wife, Mary.
Three things you may not know about me
- I absolutely have to do the Sunday crossword puzzle.
- I love to read fiction, especially historical and sci-fi.
- I collect maps and atlases.
It's been a fun journey. Thanks for bringing me along!
Mary
Congratulations Uncle Mark!
-Christina
Congratulations Dr. Mailliard! We are very proud! Dina
Well deserved! Represents a lot of hard work, angst and hope. Congratulations. John and Maureen Wagoner
Brother-in-law, uncle and friend —smart, funny, caring, curious and a tiny bit weird (but only in the best way.) Congratulations. The Tucker-Edwards
What a wonderful acknowledgment of your intelligence, compassion and hard work! Congrats on this well deserved honor!
Fred & Chris McLouth
PS And you did get some great advice!
Congratulations!!
Congratulations Mark. So happy for you, and yes best advice was to marry Mary!