Vice Chancellor Research

Nebraska Research Initiative marks 30 years

Presentation to board of regents Friday explained how NRI builds University of Nebraska’s capacity, competitiveness.

Aug 14, 2017

University of Nebraska President Hank Bounds, Ph.D., told the board of regents on Friday that NRI investments that have laid the foundation for game-changing research that matters to the people of Nebraska.

Reducing relapse focus of new study at MMI

Brian Greer, Ph.D., will be site PI as research explores “resurgence as choice” theory.

Aug 11, 2017

Brian Greer, Ph.D.

New faculty spotlight: John Bradfield, D.V.M., Ph.D.

Dr. Bradfield is the new director of comparative medicine for UNMC.

Aug 1, 2017

John Bradfield, D.V.M., Ph.D.

Dr. Hyde nets St. Baldrick’s grant for AML research

R. Katherine Hyde, Ph.D., among 90 researchers nationwide to receive a grant from the foundation.

Aug 1, 2017

Kate Hyde, Ph.D.

New leadership for UNMC’s IACUC

Robert Bennett, Ph.D., and Andrew Dudley, Ph.D., to lead committee.

Jul 28, 2017

Dr. Gordon to lead office of regulatory affairs

Bruce Gordon, M.D., has 25 years of experience in issues of research ethics.

Jul 26, 2017

Bruce Gordon, M.D.

Gov. Ricketts joins bike ride to raise awareness for pediatric mental health

Break the Cycle event on July 29-30 will cover 150 miles on Omaha bike trails.

Jul 21, 2017

Gov. Pete Ricketts, who has participated in bike rides for worthy causes in the past, will join in the Break the Cycle ride with area health professionals and community leaders.

Nominations sought for research awards

Call for nominations for UNMC Scientist Laureate, Research Leadership, Distinguished Scientist and New Investigator Awards.

Jul 17, 2017

Vice Chancellor for Research Jennifer Larsen, M.D.

Team develops growth plate model where cells grow, communicate

Advance is first step in search for new ways to treat growth plate disorders.

Jul 14, 2017

Cartilage developed in the lab.

FDA grants ‘orphan drug’ status for UNMC therapy

Designation will help juvenile Batten disease therapy, based on research by Tammy Kielian, Ph.D., move into clinical trials before end of year.

Jul 10, 2017

Tammy Kielian, Ph.D.