Graduate Studies Interim Dean

Karen Gould, PhD, serves as the interim dean of graduate studies, following the selection of H. Dele Davies, MD, as interim chancellor. 

Dr. Gould joined UNMC in 1999 and had been serving as interim executive associate dean of graduate studies and interim assistant vice chancellor for academic affairs. Prior to those roles, she served as assistant dean for graduate student success and campuswide director of assessment since 2022. She also is deputy research integrity officer. She is a professor and vice chair for faculty development in the UNMC Department of Genetics, Cell Biology and Anatomy.

Dr. Gould completed her PhD  at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and a master's degree at the University of Illinois-Chicago.

Dr. Gould's research focus is on immunology and autoimmunity, addressing basic questions about the immune system and autoimmune disease. In addition to expanding fundamental knowledge, her work aims to provide actionable insights that could lead to molecular therapies for autoimmune disease and strategies to enhance the efficacy of vaccines. Dr. Gould also uses her research to help train the scientists of tomorrow.

Dr. Gould was honored in 2024 with the UNMC Distinguished Scientist award. Previous UNMC awards include:

• Impact in Education Award, 2019.
• Interprofessional Academy of Educators, 2018.
• Distinguished Graduate Mentor Award, 2014.
• New Investigator, 2011.