Vice Chancellor Research

UNMC’s research awards, expenditures grew in FY23

Total research expenditures increased to the largest total in UNMC’s history.

Oct 5, 2023

Ken Bayles, PhD, vice chancellor for research

Nominations open for President’s Excellence Awards

The awards are the University of Nebraska System’s most prestigious honors for success in the classroom, laboratory, campus and community.

Oct 3, 2023

Ted Carter, president of the University of Nebraska System

Retirement tea is today for Dr. John Bradfield

The reception will be from 2-3:30 p.m. in the Maurer Commons, between the Durham Research Center towers.

Sep 25, 2023

John Bradfield, DVM, PhD

Introducing VCR Research Updates Newsletter

UNMC’s Vice Chancellor for Research office is introducing a new way to communicate internal updates to our researchers.

Sep 21, 2023

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UNMC forms task force to explore impact of AI

The working group, which crosses the campus and key clinical partners, is a critical step in understanding AI’s benefits and minimizing the risks.

Sep 20, 2023

Emily Glenn and Rachel Lookadoo, JD, co-chairs of the AI task force

Research hub under construction will bring together data, AI experts

The biomedical informatics and research lab will be housed on Eppley Science Hall’s sixth floor.

Sep 13, 2023

Dr. Yeh named to research role in ophthalmology

Steven Yeh, MD, has been named vice chairman of clinical and translational research in the UNMC Department of Ophthalmology.

Sep 6, 2023

Steven Yeh, MD

Medical research highlights, September 2023

The UNMC College of Medicine received grant and funding awards representing more than $1.1 million in new funding in July.

Sep 6, 2023

Micah Schott, PhD

Nursing to honor faculty members

Campus is invited to Sept. 14 celebration for nursing research awardees.

Aug 31, 2023

CTR-Mentored Scholar Program looks to future

As longtime leader Lani ‘Chi Chi’ Zimmerman, PhD, steps down, program looks to build on legacy of success.

Aug 25, 2023

Lani “Chi Chi” Zimmerman, PhD, and Jennifer Larsen, MD