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UNMC recently celebrated the achievements of the research community during the annual Distinguished Scientists Award ceremony.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ted Mikuls, MD, Stokes-Shackleford Professor of Rheumatology in the UNMC Division of Rheumatology in the UNMC College of Medicine, received the Scientist Laureate Award, UNMC\u2019s highest award for research. Gary Peters of Aurora, Nebraska, received the Community Service to Research Award for his advocacy of pediatric cancer research.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

UNMC Vice Chancellor for Research Ken Bayles, PhD, also recognized UNMC\u2019s 2026 Distinguished Scientists, New Investigators and Research Leadership Award winners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

See the full list of 2026 honorees<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

See photos from the event and reception.<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In greeting the audience, Dr. Bayles and UNMC Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD, congratulated honorees and their families, and thanked the broader research community for their work, collaboration, service and mentorship that make discoveries possible.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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