Vice Chancellor Research

Ted Mikuls, MD, is UNMC’s 21st Scientist Laureate

Dr. Mikuls’ creation of the Veterans Affairs Rheumatoid Arthritis Registry has had a nationwide impact.

Oct 29, 2026

Ted Mikuls, MD

Gary Peters is 2026 Community Service to Research recipient

Peters has been a voice in support of pediatric cancer research for more than a decade.

Oct 28, 2026

Gary Peters

Research Leadership: Paul Sorgen, PhD

Dr. Sorgen is a professor in the UNMC Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, UNMC College of Medicine.

Oct 27, 2026

Paul Sorgen, PhD

Research Leadership: Jennifer Blackford, PhD

Dr. Blackford is the Hattie B. Munroe Professor, associate dean and director of research at the Munroe-Meyer Institute.

Oct 26, 2026

Jennifer Blackford, PhD

Nominations open for President’s Excellence Awards

University of Nebraska System’s highest honors recognize individual faculty members and academic/administrative units.

Oct 26, 2026

University of Nebraska System President Jeffrey P. Gold, MD

Distinguished Scientist: Nicholas Woods, PhD

Dr. Woods is an associate professor in the Eppley Institute for Research in Cancerand Allied Diseases.

Oct 23, 2026

Nicholas Woods, PhD

UNMC for the record, Oct. 23, 2026

Dr. Webster speaks with Association of Schools Advancing Health Professions; volunteers needed for food-packing event; retirements announced.

Oct 23, 2026

Tammy Webster, PhD

Distinguished Scientist: Saraswathi Viswanathan, PhD

Dr. Viswanathan is a professor in the UNMC Department of Internal Medicine-Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism, UNMC College of Medicine.

Oct 22, 2026

Saraswathi Viswanathan, PhD

Nebraska inventors, impact shine at 20th Innovation Awards

A record number of people attended UNeMed’s annual awards banquet, part of Innovation Week.

Oct 22, 2026

UNeMed CEO Michael Dixon, PhD, gives Jonathan Vennterstrom, PhD, a gift Dr. Dixon called a "Lifetime Achievement Award" at the event.

Postdoctoral education annual event set for Oct. 26

Katie East, PhD, will deliver keynote address on ‘Science Communication.’

Oct 21, 2026

Katie East, PhD