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This profile is part of a series to highlight the researchers who will be honored at a ceremony on Nov. 9 for UNMC\u2019s Scientist Laureate, Research Leadership, Distinguished Scientist, New Investigator and Community Service to Research Award recipients.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Distinguished Scientist<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Distinguished Scientist Award \u2014 which is sponsored by the chancellor \u2014 recognizes researchers who have been among the most productive scientists at UNMC during the past five years.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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  • Name: <\/strong>Daren Knoell, PharmD<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Title:<\/strong> Lewis E. and Antonia E. Harris Professor and Chair, Department of Pharmacy Practice and Science, UNMC College of Pharmacy<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Joined UNMC:<\/strong> October 2016<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Hometown:<\/strong> Fremont, Nebraska<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Please describe your research focus in three words or less: <\/strong>Zinc is good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Why is research important in the world today?\u00a0<\/strong>A moldy orange, Dr. Alexander Fleming and Penicillium chrysogenum<\/em> (Penicillin) saved countless lives. Need we say more?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    My research will make a difference because: <\/strong>It is revealing how a vital nutrient (zinc) has profound influence on the host response to infection. Through our discoveries, also inspired by the work of others, new translational knowledge is emerging that will lead to advancements in the prevention and treatment of populations that are vulnerable to zinc deficiency and infectious disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The best advice I\u2019ve ever received is:\u00a0<\/strong>“Life is what happens when you are busy making other plans.” Someone shared this with me long before I heard it in the lyrics of a John Lennon song years later. I try to remind myself of this, especially when chaotic moments arise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Three things you may not know about me are:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • I hauled and distributed Dekalb seed corn with my father in the winter as a child.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • I am adopted, which inspired my interest in pharmacogenomics, followed by 23andMe, a number of years ago.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • I enjoy catfishing from an airboat on the Platte River, something I did growing up and on occasion still get to do today.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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