Vice Chancellor Research

Mask policy tightens as COVID-19 cases rise

​​​​​​​Effective Monday, May 23, procedural masks must be worn in all areas on the UNMC campus.

May 20, 2022

UNMC is updating its masking guidance due to a rise in COVID-19 transmission across the state and a sharp increase in the positivity rate for UNMC asymptomatic saliva PCR tests done on the med center campus.

Change in UNMC Research Space Masking Guidance Specific to Laboratories

Effective 5/23/22 procedural masks are required in UNMC laboratories and research spaces.

May 20, 2022

Gary Player visits Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center

Ahead of this year’s Berenberg Invitational charity golf tournament, Player visited the med center to learn about its cutting-edge pancreatic research efforts.

May 19, 2022

Gary Player and UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, speak at Tuesday's press conference.

Alla Shapiro, MD, PhD, revisits Chernobyl experiences May 12

At Thursday’s event, Chernobyl first responder will discuss nuclear accident, recent events.

May 10, 2022

Alla Shapiro, MD, PhD

UNMC faculty among new NSRI fellows

Eight UNMC names among 49 new fellows announced Wednesday by the National Strategic Research Institute.

May 5, 2022

Maj. Gen., USAF (Ret.) Rick Evans, NSRI director

Five CAHP faculty honored with statewide awards

Dean Kyle Meyer, PhD, calls awards ‘well-deserved recognition for their significant contributions to advancing their respective professions.’

May 4, 2022

Mark Aksamit, Betsy Becker, DPT, PhD, and Karen Honeycutt, PhD, were among the College of Allied Health Professions faculty members honored by their state organizations.

Technology Transfer Boot Camp set for August

Registration now is open for the event.

May 4, 2022

Great Plains IDeA-CTR offers funding opportunities

The Biomedical Informatics and Data Science Scholar Award, Early Career Investigator Program (ECIP) Award and Mini-Sabbatical Program aim to support investigators.

May 3, 2022

Dr. McCulloh named assistant dean for clinical research

Russell McCulloh, MD, will serve as an advocate to help COM investigators identify and tackle barriers to facilitate local, regional and national research.

May 2, 2022

Russell McCulloh, MD

Annual lectureship named after Jennifer Larsen, MD

The Jennifer Larsen, MD Distinguished Lecture for Research Excellence will welcome a preeminent speaker to help advance UNMC’s research mission.

Apr 22, 2022

Jennifer Larsen, MD, UNMC's vice chancellor for research