Meet UNMC Distinguished Scientist Tatiana Bronich, Ph.D.

UNMC researcher Tatiana Bronich, Ph.D., answers questions about her work, life and interests.

Tatiana Bronich, Ph.D.

NOTE: This profile is part of a series to highlight the 23 researchers who will be honored May 22 at a ceremony for UNMC’s 2011 Scientist Laureate, Distinguished Scientist and New Investigator award recipients.

• Name: Tatiana Bronich, Ph.D.
  
• Title: Professor in the College of Pharmacy
  
• Joined UNMC: 1995
  
• Hometown: Moscow

Describe your research in laymen’s terms.

We are interested in understanding how various polymer molecules recognize, interact with each other and form supramolecular structures. We use these assemblies as a tool to produce nanostructured materials for application in drug delivery.

How do you want your research to translate to benefit patients?

I would consider myself lucky if the knowledge that was gained in our research could be translated into efficient therapeutic strategy that can add to patient survival and well-being.

What is the best piece of advice anyone ever gave you, professional or personal?

Maintain focus and always be open minded.

List three things few people know about you.

• I used to act with a drama group and perform pantomime.
  
• I love cooking and singing, sometimes simultaneously.
  
• I helped my mother, a professor of chemistry, grade student tests when I was in sixth grade.