Vice Chancellor Research
Distinguished Scientist Larisa Poluektova, M.D., Ph.D.
Dr. Poluektova works to improve basic and translational studies for human immune system and infectious diseases.
Jan 12, 2017
![Larisa Poluektova, M.D., Ph.D.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Poluektova0112.jpg)
Dr. Larsen to lead grant writing boot camp Jan. 27
Vice chancellor for research will be joined by Howard Fox, M.D., Ph.D., and others for event.
Jan 12, 2017
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Distinguished Scientist Joseph Norman, Ph.D.
Dr. Norman’s research explores using physical exercise to improve the physiologic response and quality of life of individuals with cardiopulmonary disorders.
Jan 12, 2017
![Joseph Norman, Ph.D.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Norman0112.jpg)
Distinguished Scientist Kaleb Michaud, Ph.D.
Dr. Michaud aims to understand how arthritis and arthritis treatments affect people over time and how best to measure this impact.
Jan 11, 2017
![Kaleb Michaud, Ph.D.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Michaud0111.jpg)
Distinguished Scientist Mark Mailliard, M.D.
Dr. Mailliard’s research focuses on hepatitis C infection.
Jan 11, 2017
![Mark Mailliard, M.D.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Mailliard0111.jpg)
Distinguished Scientist Rongshi Li, Ph.D.
Dr. Li’s research focus is on antibiotic and anti-cancer drug discovery.
Jan 10, 2017
![Rongshi Li, Ph.D.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Li0112.jpg)
Guest speaker to discuss health records ‘in the cloud’
Lynn Johnson, Ph.D., of the University of Michigan, will speak at noon this Thursday.
Jan 9, 2017
![Lynn Johnson, Ph.D., of the University of Michigan](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Johnson0109.jpg)
New Investigator Wanfen Xiong, M.D., Ph.D.
Dr. Xiong’s research aims to develop strategies to prevent aortic aneurysm formation.
Jan 9, 2017
![Wanfen Xiong, M.D. Ph.D.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Xiong0109.jpg)
Distinguished Scientist Maneesh Jain, Ph.D.
Dr. Jain’s research focus is on pancreatic cancer.
Jan 9, 2017
![Maneesh Jain, Ph.D.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Maneesh0109.jpg)
New Investigator Hanjun Wang, M.D.
Dr. Wang’s research focus is on cardiovascular diseases.
Jan 6, 2017
![Hanjun Wang, M.D.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Wang0106.jpg)