Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research

- Research Resources Overview
- - Shared Cores
    Our cores and shared resources offer a wide range of services to meet your research goals.
  - Shared Equipment
    Shared equipment is available to University of Nebraska and external researchers.
- - Study Intake
    Take the first step in conducting clinical research on campus by completing the study intake process.
  - Standard Operating Procedures
    Review the standard operating procedures of our clinical research program.
  - Education
    Learn more about training and education opportunities available for the campus clinical research community.
  - Recruitment
    Discover resources, guidelines and support to make the research recruitment process streamlined.
- - Software
    Find the software and applications that can take your research to the next level.
  - Data Management
    Explore data management plan creation and storage options to keep research data safe and secure.
  - IT Resources
    Access key tools, workshops and seminars with IT resources available.
  - Network Connectivity
    Learn about lab network connectivity available across campus.
- - Buildings
    Research buildings offer a wide-range of lab spaces and facilities to meet researchers' needs.
  - Space Policy
    Research space is assigned based on a merit-based system.
- Programs & Centers Overview
- Approved Centers
  Board of Regents Centers enhance faculty research and academic efforts.
- Major Programs
  Major research programs drive innovation in critical areas of biomedical science.
- Compliance Overview
- Institutional Review Board
  The IRB reviews human subjects research projects and ensures the protection of participants.
- Institutional Biosafety Committee
  The IBC ensures the health and safety of all personnel working with biohazardous agents.
- Institutional Animal Care & Use Committee
  The IACUC reviews research and provides guidance to maintain the highest standards of animal welfare.
- Investigational Device Review Committee
  The IDRC reviews investigational devices and approved devices provided by sponsors for use in clinical research studies.
- Funding Overview
- Sponsored Programs Administration
  Our office manages the full lifecycle of sponsored research projects.
- Funding Opportunities
  Find internal and external research funding opportunities.
- Grant Editing
  Grant review and editing resources are available to UNMC researchers.
- UneHealth
  UNeHealth supports clinical research projects throughout the life of industry-funded contracts.
- Innovation Overview
- Tech Transfer
  Our technology commercialization ecosystem helps researchers transform scientific discoveries into real-world solutions.
- Economic Development
  Through collaborations with strategic partners, we create pathways for innovation to drive economic growth.

— Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research — About Us — Research Leadership

Research Leadership

Welcome to the leadership team at UNMC's Vice Chancellor for Research Office. We are dedicated to advancing the frontiers of medical science and health care through innovative research. Our leadership team is at the heart of this mission, guiding and supporting a vibrant research community that drives discovery, fosters collaboration and translates science into meaningful health solutions.

Ken Bayles, Vice Chancellor for Research

Ken Bayles, Vice Chancellor for Research

Russell McCulloh, Associate Vice Chancellor for Clinical Research

Russell McCulloh, Associate Vice Chancellor for Clinical Research

Matthew Lunning, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Clinical Research

Matthew Lunning, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Clinical Research

Bruce Gordon, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Regulatory Affairs

Bruce Gordon, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Regulatory Affairs

Tess Kuenstling, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Research Resources

Tess Kuenstling, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Research Resources

Asheley B. Wathen, Director of Comparative Medicine

Asheley B. Wathen, Director of Comparative Medicine

Chittibabu (Babu) Guda, Chief Bioinformatics & Research Computing Officer

Chittibabu (Babu) Guda, Chief Bioinformatics & Research Computing Officer

Michael Dixon, Chief Executive Officer of UNeMed

Michael Dixon, Chief Executive Officer of UNeMed