Vice Chancellor Research
UNMC for the record, April 7, 2023
News items on a new digital leadership role and applications due for the mentored scholars program.
Apr 7, 2023
![Ben Swanson, MD, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/SwansonBen0406223-900x600.jpg)
REDCap now available at zero cost to UNMC researchers
The change comes after users and research leaders identified cost of the tool as a barrier to accessibility.
Mar 23, 2023
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Keeping our country safe: UNMC ideally suited for defense research
UNMC works with the Department of Defense on research that will protect the nation.
Mar 20, 2023
![Ken Bayles, PhD, UNMC vice chancellor for research](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/KenBayles090122.jpg)
Dr. Florescu honored as UNMC Scientist Laureate
Diana Florescu, MD, is remembered for her dedication to research, her patients and the people around her.
Mar 9, 2023
![Diana Florescu, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/DianaFlorescu010523-900x600.jpg)
Community service to research: Doris Lassiter
Lassiter, health ministry director with New Era Baptist State Convention, addresses racial, ethnic disparities.
Mar 7, 2023
![Doris Lassiter](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/DorisLassiter030823.jpg)
Community service to research: Mona Zuffante
Zuffante, chief public health officer with the Winnebago Tribe, brings Indigenous issues and solutions to the forefront.
Mar 7, 2023
![Mona Zuffante](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/MonaZuffante030823.jpg)
Research leadership: James Lawler, MD
Dr. Lawler is director for international programs and innovation for the UNMC Global Center for Health Security.
Mar 6, 2023
![James Lawler, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/JamesLawler030823-900x600.jpg)
Research leadership: Babu Guda, PhD
Dr. Guda is a professor and vice chair of the UNMC Department of Genetics, Cell Biology and Anatomy.
Mar 6, 2023
![Babu Guda, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/BabuGuda030623-900x600.jpg)
Distinguished scientist: Dejun Su, PhD
Dr. Su is an associate professor in the UNMC Department of Health Promotion.
Feb 27, 2023
![Dejun Su, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/DejunSu022823-900x600.jpg)
Distinguished scientist: Jered Garrison, PhD
Dr. Garrison is a professor in the UNMC Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences.
Feb 27, 2023
![Jered Garrison, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/JeredGarrison022723-900x600.jpg)