Vice Chancellor Research

UNMC teams work to mitigate effects of Nov. 14 fire

Campus leaders, teams continue to aid researchers with labs affected by fire, soot, water damage.

Nov 24, 2025

The incident command team, officed in the Durham Research Center, continues to work to mitigate the impact of the fire.

Work continues following fire at Durham Research Center

Officials continue to coordinate operations and communicate with response teams and researchers.

Nov 14, 2025

The Durham Research Center towers

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

Reminder: Dr. Davies’ all-campus forum is today

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

Nov 10, 2025

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