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Reminder: Chancellor’s forum is today
Virtual event at noon will feature UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, and Jane Meza, PhD, interim executive director for health security.
Feb 3, 2022
![Jane Meza, PhD, interim executive director for health security for UNMC, and UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/MezaGold111121.jpg)
Ice rink season extended (again), now to Feb. 27
The rink has been popular this season for UNMC students needing an outdoor gathering place.
Feb 3, 2022
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Re-Imagining U offering virtual courses for spring
Registration and an updated library of courses is available online.
Feb 3, 2022
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Distinguished scientist: Paul Trippier, PhD
Dr. Trippier’s research focus is drug discovery.
Feb 3, 2022
![Paul Trippier, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Trippier020322.jpg)
New faculty spotlight: Christoper Conrady, MD, PhD
Dr. Conrady is an assistant professor in the UNMC Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences.
Feb 2, 2022
![Christopher Conrady, MD, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Conrady012022.jpg)
New leadership for two Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence
Anna Dunaevsky, PhD, and David Oupicky, PhD, will lead research centers in neuroscience of development and nanomedicine, respectively.
Feb 2, 2022
![Anna Dunaevsky, PhD, professor in the UNMC Department of Neurological Sciences, and David Oupicky, PhD, professor in the College of Pharmacy](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/DunaevskyOupicky020122.jpg)
Distinguished scientist: Matt Zimmerman, PhD
Dr. Zimmerman’s research focus is hypertension, redox and antioxidants.
Feb 2, 2022
![Matt Zimmerman, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Zimmerman020222.jpg)
UNMC addiction doctors take on stigmas
One small change in terms — from ‘abuse’ to ‘use’ — is considered key in helping patients suffering from addiction.
Feb 2, 2022
![Ken Zoucha, MD, and Alena Balasanova, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/ZouchaBalasanova0202221.jpg)
Black History Month event to discuss bias in journalism
Virtual presentation is one of many events running throughout February.
Feb 2, 2022
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LiveGreen: Environmental injustice hurts communities of color
Among other issues, minority communities suffer from greater risk of cancer, asthma and heart disease from environmental problems close to home.
Feb 1, 2022
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