Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research

- Research Resources Overview
- - Shared Cores
    Our cores and shared resources offer a wide range of services to meet your research goals.
  - Shared Equipment
    Shared equipment is available to University of Nebraska and external researchers.
- - Clinical Research Center
    Learn more about the tailored support available for study design, regulatory guidance, biostatistics, and data management.
  - Clinical Research Resources
    Discover guidelines, support, and standard operating procedures for clinical research at UNMC.
  - Study Intake
    Take the first step in conducting clinical research on campus by completing the study intake process.
  - Study Monitoring
    Find visit request information, access setup, and FAQs related to study monitoring.
- - Software
    Find the software and applications that can take your research to the next level.
  - Data Management
    Explore data management plan creation and storage options to keep research data safe and secure.
  - IT Resources
    Access key tools, workshops and seminars with IT resources available.
  - Network Connectivity
    Learn about lab network connectivity available across campus.
- - Buildings
    Research buildings offer a wide-range of lab spaces and facilities to meet researchers' needs.
  - Space Policy
    Research space is assigned based on a merit-based system.
- Programs & Centers Overview
- Approved Centers
  Board of Regents Centers enhance faculty research and academic efforts.
- Major Programs
  Major research programs drive innovation in critical areas of biomedical science.
- Compliance Overview
- Institutional Review Board
  The IRB reviews human subjects research projects and ensures the protection of participants.
- Institutional Biosafety Committee
  The IBC ensures the health and safety of all personnel working with biohazardous agents.
- Institutional Animal Care & Use Committee
  The IACUC reviews research and provides guidance to maintain the highest standards of animal welfare.
- Investigational Device Review Committee
  The IDRC reviews investigational devices and approved devices provided by sponsors for use in clinical research studies.
- Funding Overview
- Sponsored Programs Administration
  Our office manages the full lifecycle of sponsored research projects.
- Funding Opportunities
  Find internal and external research funding opportunities.
- Grant Editing
  Grant review and editing resources are available to UNMC researchers.
- UneHealth
  UNeHealth supports clinical research projects throughout the life of industry-funded contracts.
- Innovation Overview
- Tech Transfer
  Our technology commercialization ecosystem helps researchers transform scientific discoveries into real-world solutions.
- Economic Development
  Through collaborations with strategic partners, we create pathways for innovation to drive economic growth.

Booking Instruments

Researchers can book available core instruments and other resources through Stratocore PPMS. The general steps for booking an instrument are outlined below. Please note that some instruments require training prior to use. These instruments may not be visible to users. If you’ve received training on an instrument but still don’t have access to its scheduling calendar, please contact the core facility directly.

Important: Each core has its own specific procedures and requirements that researchers must follow before utilizing resources and requesting services. All researchers must review and follow core-specific guidance. Guidance may be found in the the banner section on the core’s homepage within Stratocore PPMS. If you have any questions or need clarification, please contact the core facility directly.

How to reserve an instrument/book a session

Instruments and other resources can be reserved via a calendar interface.

Go to Stratocore PPMS
Select the correct facility under Facilities available in University of Nebraska Medical Center and log in with your UNMC credentials
From HOME, select the Book tab, select the instrument (system) of interest
Select the appropriate financial account for the order*
Select the desired blocks of time for your reservation in the calendar
Check the Request Assistance option if assistance is desired or required
Select Book the selected sessions at the bottom of the calendar to submit the reservation

After Submitting a Reservation:

To edit or cancel a booking, click the reservation or pencil icon in any reservation block
To add reservations to your calendar:
- Go to iCal Remote Calendars section in the Home page
- Select Your sessions on any PPMS System to review all reserved sessions across Stratocore PPMS or
- Select the specific instrumentation or service you've booked
- Allow item to be downloaded and select which application to import it to
Sessions booked or canceled are viewable on the Home page

*Researchers must have a valid account number linked to their Stratocore PPMS profile in order to reserve instruments. If you’re unsure about your account setup, please contact your lab group manager or financial account manager for assistance.