Vice Chancellor Research

Research highlights

The UNMC College of Medicine received new grant and funding awards representing $6,868,743 in new funding in November.

Jan 15, 2021

Alicia Schiller, PhD

Research Town Hall set for Friday

Virtual event will discuss research resources and policies.

Jan 12, 2021

Jennifer Larsen, MD, vice chancellor for research

Science Cafe explores COVID-19 vaccines, clinical trial

To ensure social distancing, this Science Cafe will be offered via Facebook Live.

Jan 11, 2021

From left, Diana Florescu, MD, Nada Fadul, MD, and Richard Starlin, MD, will speak at the Jan. 19 Science Cafe.

Podcast highlights UNMC’s work in testing COVID-19 treatment

New ‘Leading Nebraska’ episode features Andre Kalil, MD.

Dec 31, 2020

Andre Kalil, MD

UNMC participating in COVID-19 vaccine study

Diana Florescu, MD, infectious diseases specialist, is leading the Phase 3 clinical trial at UNMC, which plans to enroll 1,000.

Dec 30, 2020

Graduating student finds passion in medical research

Sumit Kar wants to lead medical research that advances diagnosis and improves patient care.

Dec 17, 2020

Sumit Kar

Research highlights

The UNMC College of Medicine received new grant and funding awards representing $4,101,722 in new funding in October.

Dec 16, 2020

Keshore Bidasee, PhD

Johnson John, PhD, gets Excellence in Research Award

The award recognizes Dr. John’s outstanding achievements in research on injectable nanofiber materials.

Dec 15, 2020

Johnson John, PhD

UNMC for the record

Drs. Simonsen, Ramos honored; Dr. Marx to discuss remote training, and recent retirees announced.

Dec 11, 2020

Kari Simonsen, MD

Dr. Plewes is Pathway to Independence Awardee

Award recognizes early-career postdocs for their contributions to research.

Dec 8, 2020

Michele Plewes, PhD