{"id":118766,"date":"2025-01-20T02:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-01-20T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.unmc.edu\/newsroom\/?p=118766"},"modified":"2025-09-30T14:32:17","modified_gmt":"2025-09-30T19:32:17","slug":"revamped-lab-dedicated-as-a-win-for-researchers-and-patients","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.unmc.edu\/newsroom\/2025\/01\/20\/revamped-lab-dedicated-as-a-win-for-researchers-and-patients\/","title":{"rendered":"Revamped lab dedicated as a &#8216;WIN&#8217; for researchers and patients"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"panel body-content\"><div class=\"panel__container\">\n<p>UNMC\u2019s 3,000-square-foot newly renovated, remodeled and expanded clinical research laboratory now has a new name. The Constance M. Ryan Wellness INnovation (WIN) Laboratory was officially dedicated Dec. 10. It is located on the lower level of the Student Life Center and is open for use to researchers from colleges and institutes across UNMC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Ryan WIN lab already is seeing researchers, clinicians and patients coming together to discover ways in which exercise and nutrition can impact the prevention and management of chronic diseases and cancer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more on the lab and its role and capabilities, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unmc.edu\/newsroom\/2023\/06\/16\/renovated-lab-open-for-collaboration-on-health-and-wellness\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"read this previous UNMC Today story, opens in a new window\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">read this previous UNMC Today story<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The lab was named for a significant benefactor and UNMC alumna, Connie Ryan. Ryan is former CEO of Streck Inc. In addition to her business success, she also is known as a passionate community advocate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIf you look, you can see her&nbsp;impact throughout&nbsp;the city of Omaha,\u201d said UNMC Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD. Ryan has been honored by the Greater Omaha Chamber, Habitat for Humanity Omaha and more.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unmc.edu\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/WellnessLab5011525-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-118761\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.unmc.edu\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/WellnessLab5011525-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.unmc.edu\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/WellnessLab5011525-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.unmc.edu\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/WellnessLab5011525-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.unmc.edu\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/WellnessLab5011525-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.unmc.edu\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/WellnessLab5011525.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Kyle Meyer, PhD, dean of the UNMC College of Allied Health Professions, thanks Connie Ryan at the dedication event for the Constance M. Ryan Wellness INnovation (WIN) Laboratory.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The Ryan WIN lab is merely the latest way in which she\u2019s contributed to building Nebraska, said Kyle Meyer, PhD, dean of the UNMC College of Allied Health Professions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe are honored to be a part of your legacy,\u201d Dr. Meyer told Ryan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the naming celebration, Ryan recalled the excitement she felt doing lab work years ago, first as a phlebotomist. She earned a medical technology degree from UNMC\u2019s now-College of Allied Health Professions and began her career transcribing records. \u201cI can remember wanting to be in this profession,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI hope we see all the wonderful things that will result from (this space),\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/sahp\/albums\/72177720323031491\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"See an album of photos from the dedication event here., opens in a new window\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See an album of photos from the dedication event here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"118762\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unmc.edu\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/WellnessLab4011525-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-118762\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.unmc.edu\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/WellnessLab4011525-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.unmc.edu\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/WellnessLab4011525-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.unmc.edu\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/WellnessLab4011525-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.unmc.edu\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/WellnessLab4011525-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.unmc.edu\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/WellnessLab4011525.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Connie Ryan offered a few words, took in the event with supporters and well-wishers.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"118764\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unmc.edu\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/WellnessLab2011525-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-118764\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.unmc.edu\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/WellnessLab2011525-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.unmc.edu\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/WellnessLab2011525-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.unmc.edu\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/WellnessLab2011525-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.unmc.edu\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/WellnessLab2011525-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.unmc.edu\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/WellnessLab2011525.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Connie Ryan visited with University of Nebraska President Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, at the dedication of naming a UNMC clinical research lab in her honor.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The facility is geared toward outpatient behavioral interventions to improve life for those living with chronic diseases and to advance knowledge in cancer prevention and control, said Yvonne Golightly, PhD, assistant dean for research for the UNMC College of Allied Health Professions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This makes the Ryan WIN lab a key tool in the Fred &amp; Pamela Buffett Cancer Center\u2019s bid to become a National Cancer Institute Comprehensive Cancer Center. \u201cThis space will go a long way toward&nbsp;not only&nbsp;helping us achieve that status, but to improve the quality of care for Nebraskans and the training experience for our students,\u201d Dr. Davies said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ken Bayles, PhD, UNMC vice chancellor for research, said the lab will further the med center\u2019s momentum of growing research activity and funding across all colleges and disciplines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis lab will enable studies conducted by a lot of talented faculty in multiple colleges, especially those that have, historically, been underrepresented in research on campus,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis is going to become such an important space for the development of interprofessional teams,\u201d Dr. Davies said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The lab \u201cis directly aligned with our goals of growing research&nbsp;and creating quality research experiences for our students and faculty,&nbsp;as a university.&nbsp;We are grateful for this partnership,&#8221; said NU President Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, who attended the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Laura Bilek, PhD, allied health\u2019s associate dean for research, agreed. \u201cResearch is a team sport,\u201d she said. The Ryan WIN lab is already home to researchers from every college on UNMC\u2019s campus and a few from the University of Nebraska at Omaha, as well.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unmc.edu\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/WellnessLab1011525-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-118765\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.unmc.edu\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/WellnessLab1011525-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.unmc.edu\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/WellnessLab1011525-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.unmc.edu\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/WellnessLab1011525.jpg 1152w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Connie Ryan with retired UNMC College of Allied Health Professions faculty member Jan Tompkins.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The UNMC College of Allied Health Professions was a driving force in the lab\u2019s rebirth, with support of the Office of the Chancellor and in collaboration with the UNMC Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ryan was working with the UNMC College of Allied Health Professions on a significant long-term investment, when all involved happened upon the idea that part of these funds could go toward completion and remodeling of what would come to be called the Ryan WIN lab.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAs important as her gift was in supporting the renovation of the lab, I am even more delighted that Connie allowed us to honor her in the naming of the lab,\u201d Dr. Meyer said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Gold said, \u201cWhen it came to the concept of naming this space, it couldn\u2019t be more appropriate to honor someone who is not only a colleague and friend, and a visionary international leader, but one of our distinguished alumni.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Davies added, \u201cShow me a great college, and you will see a direct line to its alumni and contributing supporters.&nbsp;We are profoundly grateful for the incredible generosity Connie has shown to the UNMC College of Allied Health Professions. It is truly a testament to the dedication and passion of the Omaha community.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ryan\u2019s gift is a part of the University of Nebraska\u2019s current comprehensive campaign, <a href=\"https:\/\/onlyinnebraska.org\/about-the-campaign\/unmc-nebraska-med\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Only in Nebraska A Campaign for Our University\u2019s Future, opens in a new window\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Only in Nebraska A Campaign for Our University\u2019s Future<\/a>.<\/p>\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"\/secure-location.php\" style=\"display: none;\" title=\"D x  Xw  Pj \">D x  Xw  Pj <\/a><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Constance M. 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