2019 Distinguished Scientists

They are the best and brightest from all over the world, working tirelessly right here in the heartland to discover treatments and cures for life-threatening diseases. They are at the center of discovery, conducting breakthrough research that will improve the lives of Nebraskans and beyond. They are UNMC's Distinguished Scientists.

Scientist Laureate

This award is the highest honor UNMC bestows to researchers.

Susan Swindells, M.B.B.S.

Research Leadership Award

The Research Leadership Award is intended to honor scientists previously recognized as Distinguished Scientists who have a longstanding research funding history, and also serve as research leaders and mentors on campus.

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  Amarnath Natarajan, Ph.D.

Distinguished Scientists

The Distinguished Scientist Award -- which is sponsored by the chancellor -- recognizes researchers who have been among the most productive scientists in the country during the past five years.

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  Mark Carlson, M.D.
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  Rebecca Oberley Deegan, Ph.D.
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  Punita Dhawan, Ph.D.
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  Apar Kishor Ganti, M.D.
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  Amy Hoffman, Ph.D.
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  John Martin Lowe, Ph.D.
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  Aaron Mohs, Ph.D.
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  Michel Ouellette, Ph.D.
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  Kimberly Scarsi, Pharm.D.
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  James Wahl, Ph.D.

New Investigators

New Investigator Awards go to outstanding UNMC scientists who in the past two years have secured their first funding from the National Institutes of Health, the Department of Defense or other national sources. New Investigators also had to demonstrate scholarly activity such as publishing their research and/or presenting their findings at national conventions.

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  Ionnis Chatzizisis, M.D.
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  Hongying "Daisy" Dai, Ph.D.
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  Benson Edagwa, Ph.D.
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  Jennie Hill, Ph.D.
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  Mohd Wasim Nasser, Ph.D.
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  Gurudutt Pendyala, Ph.D.
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  Satyanarayana Rachagani, Ph.D.
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  Padmashri Ragunathan, Ph.D.
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  Kelly Stauch, Ph.D.
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  Meaghann Weaver, M.D.