Vice Chancellor Research

New investigator: Karuna Rasineni, PhD

Dr. Rasineni’s research focus is on fatty liver disease.

Jan 24, 2022

Karuna Rasineni, PhD

New investigator: Christopher Shaffer, PharmD, PhD

Dr. Shaffer’s research focus is pediatric clinical pharmacology.

Jan 21, 2022

Christopher Shaffer, PharmD

New investigator: Susmita Sil, PhD

Dr. Sil’s research focus is on HIV- and substance abuse-induced neurological disorders.

Jan 20, 2022

Susmita Sil, PhD

Search committee set for vice chancellor for research

Ken Cowan, MD, PhD, will chair the 29-member search committee charged with finding a successor for Jennifer Larsen, MD.

Jan 20, 2022

Ken Cowan, MD, PhD

New investigator: Michael Wiley, PhD

Dr. Wiley’s research focus is infectious disease genomics.

Jan 19, 2022

Michael Wiley, PhD

Virtual research town hall set for Friday

Jennifer Larsen, MD, vice chancellor for research, and research leaders will discuss COVID-19 safety and research operations.

Jan 19, 2022

Jennifer Larsen, MD, vice chancellor for research

UNMC names 2021 Scientist Laureate: Andre Kalil, MD

Dr. Kalil will be honored along with Distinguished Scientist, Research Leadership and New Investigator Award winners on Feb. 24.

Jan 18, 2022

Andre Kalil, MD, professor in the UNMC Division of Infectious Diseases in the Department of Internal Medicine

Omicron variant drives UNMC research safety updates

The Vice Chancellor for Research Office reinforces the latest COVID-19 safety guidance as it relates to UNMC research.

Jan 13, 2022

NIH changes to impact UNMC investigators

Requirement for changing format of ‘other support’ documentation effective Jan. 25. Drop-in training sessions offered online.

Jan 11, 2022

Dr. Lunning helps lead clinical research under new title

UNMC’s new assistant vice chancellor for clinical research will expand his work in the area.

Dec 20, 2021

Matthew Lunning, DO, assistant vice chancellor for clinical research.