Vice Chancellor Research
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](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/GlennLookadoo-900x600.jpg)
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
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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
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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](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/MicahSchott021723-900x600.jpg)
Nursing to honor faculty members
Campus is invited to Sept. 14 celebration for nursing research awardees.
Aug 31, 2023
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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](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/ZimmermanLarsen082523.jpg)
UNMC announces Holland Future Scientist award winners
Ten undergraduate students received a total of $5,000 in awards from Nebraska Cures.
Aug 24, 2023
![From left, oral presentation winners Sunayan Cheku, Hannah Ladwig, Emma Foley, Brigid Toomey and Noah Shackelford](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/INBRE1082423-900x600.jpg)
Michele Balas, PhD, named UNMC’s 18th Scientist Laureate
Dr. Balas will be honored, along with other researchers named UNMC research award winners, on Nov. 9.
Aug 22, 2023
![Michele Balas, PhD, 2023 UNMC Scientist Laureate](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/09_20_2023_MicheleBalas019-900x600.jpg)
Goal: Path to new treatments for vision-destroying disease
Christopher Conrady, MD, PhD, received a National Institutes of Health grant to explore innate immune responses to acute retinal necrosis.
Aug 9, 2023
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