Research Services

University Research Council

The University Research Council was established to provide leadership and direction for Creighton University's research mission, to enhance sponsored research at Creighton University, and to interface with the Research Compliance Committee and Research Compliance Office. The Council reports directly to the Provost of Creighton University.

University Research Council Members, 2023-2024

Juliane K. Soukup, PhD - CHAIR Associate Vice Provost for Research & Scholarship Professor, Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry	402.280.3265 jksoukup@creighton.edu
Charise Alexander Adams Program Manager, Kingfisher Institute	402.280.5169 charisea@creighton.edu
Barron Breland, DM Vice Provost, Faculty and Academic Affairs, Dean, Graduate School	402.280.1456 BarronBreland@creighton.edu
Alekha K. Dash, RPH PhD Associate Dean for Research, School of Pharmacy & Health Professions Professor, Pharmacy Sciences	402.280.3188 alekhadash@creighton.edu
Debra Ford, PhD Interim Associate Dean, College of Professional and Continuing Education	402.280.2551 DebraFord@creighton.edu
Lance Frazier, PhD Associate Professor, Management & Marketing Heider College of Business	402.280.1192 lancefrazier@creighton.edu
Laura Hansen, PhD Associate Dean for Research, School of Medicine Professor, Biomedical Sciences	402.280.4085 laurahansen@creighton.edu
Beth Herr Director, Sponsored Programs Administration	402.280.5769 bherr@creighton.edu
Amanda Holman, PhD Interim Director, Center for Undergraduate Research and Scholarship Associate Professor, Communication Studies	402.280.2530 AmandaHolman@creighton.edu
Helen Hurst, DNP Associate Dean, College of Nursing - Phoenix	602.812.3113 HelenHurst@creighton.edu
Gail Jensen, PT, PhD, FAPTA Vice Provost for Learning & Assessment; Professor, Physical Therapy	402.280.3727 GailJensen@creighton.edu
Lou E . Jensen, OTD, OTR/L Interim Associate Vice Provost, Center for Faculty Excellence	402.280.5678 loujensen@creighton.edu
Andy Kammerer Senior Director of Corporate & Foundation Relations	402.280.4273 andykammerer@creighton.edu
Mike Kelly, JD, LLM Professor, School of Law Senator Allen A Sekt Endowed Chair in Law	402.280.3455 michaelkelly@creighton.edu
Joe Knezetic, PhD Director, Research Compliance	402.280.2511 joek@creighton.edu
Joan Lappe, PhD, RN, FAAN Associate Dean for Research, College of Nursing Professor, Nursing	402.280.4646 joanlappe@creighton.edu
Jim Lynskey, PT, PhD Associate Professor, Chair Phoenix Physical Therapy Program	602.812.3131 jameslynskey@creighton.edu
Sonia Maria Rocha-Sanchez, MS, PhD Assistant Dean for Research, School of Dentistry Professor, Dentistry	402.280.5098 ssanchez@creighton.edu
Becky Wymer, Interim University Librarian	402.280.8558 beckywymer@creighton.edu