Congratulations to Robert (RJ) Barber, Clinical Research Coordinator, who has been named a recipient of the Silver ‘U’ Award.
The Silver ‘U’ Award is given to UNMC employees whose overall performance is above and beyond the scope of their position. Employees are nominated by another employee based on their demonstration of one or more of the following UNMC values: innovation, teamwork, excellence, accountability, courage or healing.
RJ joined UNMC in 2018 and works with both the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and the Division of Physical Therapy. He has been instrumental in growing the research team as well as enhancing output and efficiency. Particularly during the summer months, he oversees and coordinates the efforts of more than 10 students of all backgrounds.
RJ was nominated due to his innovation, teamwork, excellence and accountability, all UNMC values. His nominator commended RJ’s work on streamlining the research process for both researchers and research subjects, bringing a team mindset to the research group, and striving for excellence in all facets.