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Kenneth Bayles, PhD, named vice chancellor for research
Dr. Bayles is credited as a world-class research scientist and leader in UNMC’s research enterprise.
Sep 2, 2022
![Kenneth Bayles, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/KenBayles090122.jpg)
Chancellor’s all-campus forum set for Sept. 6
The virtual forum will run from noon to 1 p.m. via Zoom.
Sep 1, 2022
![UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, and Jane Meza, PhD, interim executive director for health security for UNMC](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/GoldMeza090222.jpg)
Researcher’s study drills down into benefit of exercise
Lie Gao, MD, PhD, is exploring how regular exercise may help prevent cardiovascular disease.
Sep 1, 2022
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Legislative candidate Raybould tours UNMC
Jane Raybould met with UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, and visited the Davis Global Center.
Sep 1, 2022
![Jane Raybould, a candidate for the District 28 seat in the Nebraska Legislature, tours the Simulation In Motion – Nebraska (SIM-NE) program during a visit to UNMC.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/JaneRaybould090222-900x600.jpg)
UNMC for the record, Sept. 2, 2022
News items on attraction passes for students, passcodes for phones and campus retirements.
Sep 1, 2022
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Dr. Gundry to lead heart and cardiovascular research center
Rebekah Gundry, PhD, has been serving as the center’s interim director since July 1.
Aug 31, 2022
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Nominations open for Community Service to Research Award
The award honors people and groups in the community supporting UNMC’s research mission.
Aug 31, 2022
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Reminder: Today’s Science Café is on monkeypox
Mark Rupp, MD, will discuss antivirals, the monkeypox vaccine and how to prevent spread of the virus.
Aug 31, 2022
![Mark Rupp, MD, chief of the division of infectious diseases in the UNMC Department of Internal Medicine](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/MarkRupp2082222.jpg)
Rick Contreras’ retirement reception is Sept. 7
The celebration for the technician runs from 1:30 to 3 p.m. in the Truhlsen Events Center in the Sorrell Center.
Aug 31, 2022
![](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/RickContreras090122-900x600.jpeg)
Sidewalk closure starting Sept. 6
As part of the ongoing site development at the former Munroe-Meyer Institute, a nearby sidewalk will be closed for the foreseeable future.
Aug 31, 2022
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