Vice Chancellor Research

Joe Krajicek, a pillar in UNMC research, is retiring

Krajicek leaves the university after 32 years as assistant director for operations in UNMC Comparative Medicine.

Mar 16, 2022

Joe Krajicek, left, was on hand to congratulate his longtime colleague, Steve Dixon, DVM, then director of UNMC Comparative Medicine, at the 2016 Distinguished Scientist ceremony. At right are Jennifer Larsen, MD, UNMC vice chancellor for research, and Ken Bayles, PhD, associate vice chancellor for basic science research.

Vice Chancellor for Research updates COVID-19 operations (March 2022)

Latest updates in research COVID guidelines

Mar 14, 2022

Dr. Fletcher awarded honorary Scientist Laureate

Courtney Fletcher, PharmD, received the honor at the 2021 Distinguished Scientist Awards ceremony.

Mar 7, 2022

Courtney Fletcher, PharmD, former dean of the UNMC College of Pharmacy

Dean’s message: Celebrating research

Research is one of the pillars upon which medical schools and academic medical centers rest.

Mar 2, 2022

Bradley Britigan, MD, dean, UNMC College of Medicine

Impact in Education: Nada Fadul, MD

Dr. Fadul is the recipient of the Interprofessional Education Scholar Award.

Feb 28, 2022

Nada Fadul, MD

Community members honored for service to research

Rev. Portia Cavitt, Kathy Karsting to receive UNMC Community Service to Research Awards at ceremony on Thursday.

Feb 23, 2022

From left, the Rev. Portia Cavitt and Kathy Karsting

Research leadership: Risto Rautiainen, PhD

Dr. Rautiainen’s research focus is health and safety in agriculture.

Feb 22, 2022

Risto Rautiainen, PhD

Research leadership: Polina Shcherbakova, PhD

Dr. Shcherbakova’s research focus is on mechanisms of mutation.

Feb 21, 2022

Polina Shcherbakova,PhD

Distinguished scientist: Laura Bilek, PhD

Dr. Bilek’s research focus is on exercise and osteoporosis.

Feb 18, 2022

Laura Bilek, PhD

Distinguished scientist: Peter Mannon, MD

Dr. Mannon’s research focus is inflammatory bowel diseases.

Feb 16, 2022

Peter Mannon, MD