John Keenan

Dr. Byrareddy named 20th Scientist Laureate

Eleven other UNMC College of Medicine researchers were honored as Siddappa Byrareddy, PhD, became UNMC’s 20th Scientist Laureate.

Nov 10, 2025

Siddappa Byrareddy, PhD, center, with UNMC College of Medicine Dean Brad Britigan, MD, at left and UNMC Interim Chancellor Dele Davies, MD, at right

Sajid Shahul, MD, named associate dean for clinical research

Dr. Shahul also joins the UNMC Department of Anesthesiology, among other roles at the college.

Nov 10, 2025

Sajid Shahul, MD

Research retreat celebrates college’s investigators

Annual event recognizes deserving UNMC College of Medicine researchers.

Nov 10, 2025

UNMC Vice Chancellor for Research Ken Bayles, PhD, congratulates Tammy Kielian, PhD, at the UNMC College of Medicine Research Retreat in October.

Summer research program draws record numbers

More than 90 rising M2s took part, with five honored for their work at the conclusion of the program.

Nov 10, 2025

Medical student Jack Paradis develops the results section of his education research project.

New program strives to ‘see the invisible’

Amarnath Annapureddy, MBBS, tackles the diagnosis of angina with nonobstructive coronary arteries.

Nov 10, 2025

Amarnath Annapureddy, MBBS, performs a procedure to measure a patient's coronary microvascular function using the Abbott Coroventis CoroFlow System.

College research awards open for nominations

The deadline for both the GIlmore Award and the Physician Scientist Award is Dec. 5.

Nov 10, 2025

Howard Fox, MD, PhD, senior associate dean of research and development for the UNMC College of Medicine

Medical research highlights, October 2025

The UNMC College of Medicine recently received grants and awards representing nearly $4.5 million in new funding.

Nov 10, 2025

Joshua Santarpia, PHD

Dental college graduate, veteran lived life of service

After a recent trip to Arlington National Cemetery, a university leader reflected on the impact of his uncle’s life of service.

Nov 10, 2025

Frank J. "Jim" Kratochvil, DDS

Dr. Kugel congratulates faculty on new appointments

Megan Christiansen is awarded Dixon Fellowship, and Sangamesh Kumbar, PhD, is named Weeth Professor of Dental Research.

Nov 10, 2025

Megan Christiansen and Sangamesh Gurappa Kumbar, PhD

Dr. Sestak’s research honored at AAP meeting

Kylie Sestak, DDS, explored MMP enzyme levels in patients with both periodontitis and rheumatoid arthritis.

Nov 10, 2025

Kylie Sestak, DDS, with mentor Jeffrey Payne, DDS, at the AAP meeting