James Anderson, Ph.D., has been named associate dean for research in UNMC’s College of Public Health. Dr. Anderson is recognized internationally for his work with cancer research, including his service as the group statistician of the Children’s Oncology Group.
The newly created position provides additional structure to the growing college and supports a pillar of UNMC’s mission.
"One of the college’s primary goals is to participate in making UNMC a world-class research institution," Dr. Anderson said. "I plan to collaborate with my college colleagues to promote public health research."
"Dr. Anderson brings tremendous wisdom and experience in structuring a strong research portfolio and in mentoring faculty towards successful research careers," said Ayman El-Mohandes, M.B.B.Ch., M.D., M.P.H., dean of the College of Public Health. "I could not have found a stronger partner or a more skilled leader."
In his new capacity, Dr. Anderson will oversee a broad range of research activities and work with faculty and departments to facilitate future research projects.
"We hope to foster greater interactions between faculty, to assess research resources and fund pilot projects where junior faculty can collaborate with mentors to move projects forward," Dr. Anderson said.
Dr. Anderson assumed his new role on Nov. 1.
As the state’s only academic health science center, UNMC is on the leading edge of health care. Breakthroughs are possible because hard-working researchers, educators and clinicians are resolved to work together to fuel discovery. In 2009, UNMC’s extramural research support topped $100 million for the first time, resulting in the creation of 3,600 jobs in Nebraska. UNMC’s academic excellence is shown through its award-winning programs, and its educational programs are responsible for training more health professionals practicing in Nebraska than any other institution. Through its commitment to education, research, patient care and outreach, UNMC and its hospital partner, The Nebraska Medical Center, have established themselves as one of the country’s leading health care centers. UNMC’s physician practice group, UNMC Physicians, includes 550 physicians in 50 specialties and subspecialties who practice primarily in The Nebraska Medical Center. For more information, go to UNMC’s Web site at www.unmc.edu.
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