Vice Chancellor Research

Dr. Byrareddy elevates the importance of team science

Siddappa Byrareddy, PhD, who will be honored today as UNMC’s Scientist Laureate, believes in the value of collaboration and urgency in scientific research.

Nov 6, 2025

Siddappa Byrareddy, PhD

Dr. Davies’ next all-campus forum is Monday

Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD, will talk with Ken Bayles, PhD, UNMC’s vice chancellor for research.

Nov 6, 2025

Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD, and Ken Bayles, PhD, UNMC vice chancellor for research

Cindy Heider exemplifies community service to research

Heider, a community volunteer on CHRI’s External Advisory Board, will be honored Thursday as part of UNMC’s research awards ceremony.

Nov 5, 2025

Cindy Heider

Career achievement: Jonathan Vennerstrom, PhD

Dr. Vennerstrom, a professor of pharmaceutical sciences, stands out for his impactful research career at UNMC.

Nov 4, 2025

Jonathan Vennerstrom, PhD

Research leadership: Becky Deegan, PhD

Dr. Deegan is a professor in the UNMC Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.

Nov 3, 2025

Becky Deegan, PhD

UNMC creating Office of Industry Engagement

The new office will lead a more coordinated approach to interacting with the biomedical research industry.

Oct 31, 2025

Ken Bayles, PhD, UNMC vice chancellor for research

Research leadership: Vijaya Bhatt, MBBS

Dr. Bhatt is a professor in the UNMC Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Oncology and Hematology.

Oct 31, 2025

Vijaya Bhatt, MBBS

Distinguished scientist: Micah Schott, PhD

Dr. Schott is an associate professor in the UNMC Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.

Oct 30, 2025

Micah Schott, PhD

Distinguished scientist: Athena Ramos, PhD

Dr. Ramos is an associate professor in the UNMC Department of Health Promotion.

Oct 29, 2025

Athena Ramos, PhD

Distinguished scientist: Anthony Podany, PharmD, PhD

Dr. Podany is an associate professor in the UNMC Department of Pharmacy Practice and Science.

Oct 28, 2025

Anthony Podany, PharmD, PhD