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UNMC Center for Heart and Vascular Research (CHVR) @unmc-chvr.bsky.social · 5d

Only 5 days away! Willy Porter LIVE! Grab some friends and get your tickets today!

@gundrylab.bsky.social @unmc.bsky.social @unmccom.bsky.social @unmcphysiology.bsky.social

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UNMC Center for Heart and Vascular Research (CHVR) @unmc-chvr.bsky.social · 6d

Congratulations to CHVR Member Peter Pellegrino, MD, PhD on his new role! @gundrylab.bsky.social @unmc.bsky.social @unmccom.bsky.social

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Anesthesiology launches new research program

Peter Pellegrino, MD, PhD, is the inaugural director of the Anesthesiology Clinical and Translational Research Program.

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UNMC Center for Heart and Vascular Research (CHVR) @unmc-chvr.bsky.social · 13d

Dr. @gundrylab.bsky.social named the 2025 @americanheart.bsky.social Leader of Impact for the Omaha area! Join the fun and learn how you can donate at www.teamgundryforaha.com

@unmc.bsky.social @unmccom.bsky.social @unmcphysiology.bsky.social

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Dr. Gundry nominated as heart association leader of impact

Rebekah Gundry, PhD, is the director of the UNMC Center for Heart and Vascular Research.

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UNMC Center for Heart and Vascular Research (CHVR) @unmc-chvr.bsky.social · 14d

Don't miss out on seeing Willy Porter LIVE with @gundrylab.bsky.social and the @americanheart.bsky.social 2025 Leaders of Impact campaign! All events are open to the public so pass it on! @unmc.bsky.social @unmccom.bsky.social @unmcphysiology.bsky.social

More information: www.teamgundryforaha.com

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UNMC Center for Heart and Vascular Research (CHVR) @unmc-chvr.bsky.social · 16d

The website is open and all tickets are on sale! Join @gundrylab.bsky.social and the @americanheart.bsky.social 2025 Leaders of Impact campaign! All events are open to the public so please share! @unmc.bsky.social @unmccom.bsky.social @unmcphysiology.bsky.social

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UNMC Center for Heart and Vascular Research (CHVR) @unmc-chvr.bsky.social · 19d

SO MANY WAYS TO DONATE and have some fun while you are helping a good cause! Check it all out at www.teamgundryforaha.com and help @gundrylab.bsky.social
with the @americanheart.bsky.social
2025 Leaders of Impact challenge! @unmc.bsky.social @unmccom.bsky.social @unmcphysiology.bsky.social

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UNMC Center for Heart and Vascular Research (CHVR) @unmc-chvr.bsky.social · 20d

We are LIVE! Research and community outreach save lives!
@gundrylab.bsky.social is proud to be an @americanheart.bsky.social Leaders of Impact nominee! We have several events (Topgolf, Pickleball) in Oct and Nov - Let's Crush It!
@unmc.bsky.social @unmcphysiology.bsky.social @unmccom.bsky.social

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UNMC Center for Heart and Vascular Research (CHVR) @unmc-chvr.bsky.social · 29d

Research and community outreach save lives. That’s why @gundrylab.bsky.social is proud to be an @americanheart.bsky.social Leaders of Impact nominee! We will have several other fundraising events (Topgolf, Pickleball) in Oct and Nov - Let's Crush It! @unmc.bsky.social @unmccom.bsky.social

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UNMC Center for Heart and Vascular Research (CHVR) @unmc-chvr.bsky.social · Aug 27

Congratulations to CHVR member Dr. Lynda Harris for being awarded the prestigious 2025 Andrée Gruslin Award by the International Federation of Placenta Associations! @gundrylab.bsky.social @lyndakharris.bsky.social @unmc.bsky.social @unmccom.bsky.social

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Dr. Harris recognized with prestigious award

Lynda Harris, PhD, received the Andrée Gruslin Award from International Federation of Placenta Associations.

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UNMC Center for Heart and Vascular Research (CHVR) @unmc-chvr.bsky.social · Aug 23

The CHVR welcomed Dr. Olu Ajijola this week as our Frontiers in Heart and Vascular Research Guest speaker! Everyone enjoyed his presentation and spending time with him!
@gundrylab.bsky.social @maalfaidi.bsky.social @unmccom.bsky.social @unmc.bsky.social @unmcphysiology.bsky.social

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UNMC Center for Heart and Vascular Research (CHVR) @unmc-chvr.bsky.social · Aug 20

Add this to your calendar and pass it on! You do not want to miss out on the 4th Annual CHVR Retreat! April 17 & 18, 2026! @gundrylab.bsky.social @unmc.bsky.social @unmccom.bsky.social @unmcphysiology.bsky.social @aandersonberry.bsky.social @maalfaidi.bsky.social @lyndakharris.bsky.social

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UNMC Center for Heart and Vascular Research (CHVR) @unmc-chvr.bsky.social · Jul 22

Thank you to all who joined our Cool-Off with Colleagues yesterday! The weather was great for a cool afternoon treat!
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UNMC Center for Heart and Vascular Research (CHVR) @unmc-chvr.bsky.social · Jul 16

Have you added this to your 2026 calendar yet? Our 4th Annual CHVR Retreat is scheduled for April 17 & 18, 2026!
@gundrylab.bsky.social @unmc.bsky.social @unmccom.bsky.social @unmcphysiology.bsky.social @maalfaidi.bsky.social @aandersonberry.bsky.social

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UNMC Center for Heart and Vascular Research (CHVR) @unmc-chvr.bsky.social · Jul 4

Happy 4th of July from CHVR! Stay safe today!
@gundrylab.bsky.social @unmc.bsky.social @unmccom.bsky.social @unmcphysiology.bsky.social

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UNMC Center for Heart and Vascular Research (CHVR) @unmc-chvr.bsky.social · Jul 1

Our July Newsletter has published! You can find it here if you didn't see it in your email! conta.cc/4kjdkfc
*If you would like to join CHVR, email Amy ([email protected]) to find out how!

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UNMC Center for Heart and Vascular Research (CHVR) @unmc-chvr.bsky.social · Jun 23

SAVE THE DATE! Pass it on!
CHVR 2026 Annual Retreat - April 17 & 18, 2026
@gundrylab.bsky.social @maalfaidi.bsky.social @unmc.bsky.social @unmccom.bsky.social @unmcphysiology.bsky.social

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UNMC Center for Heart and Vascular Research (CHVR) @unmc-chvr.bsky.social · Jun 19

Congratulations to @maalfaidi.bsky.social on being selected as the Lab of the Month for North American Vascular Biology Organization (NAVBO)! www.navbo.org/members-labs/
Alfaidi Lab: alfaidiresearch.group
@gundrylab.bsky.social @unmc.bsky.social @unmccom.bsky.social @unmcphysiology.bsky.social

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UNMC Center for Heart and Vascular Research (CHVR) @unmc-chvr.bsky.social · Jun 6

The Preeclampsia and Pre-natal Health Focus Group will host Anya Arthurs, PhD from Adelaide, Australia. "Molecular models of placental dysfunction." June 23rd at 12pm in DRC1 1005. @gundrylab.bsky.social @lyndakharris.bsky.social @unmc.bsky.social @unmccom.bsky.social @unmcphysiology.bsky.social

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UNMC Center for Heart and Vascular Research (CHVR) @unmc-chvr.bsky.social · May 14

Congratulations to Dr. Rebekah Gundry for being named to the next Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine (ELAM) program at Drexel University College of Medicine! 🎉🤩👏
@gundrylab.bsky.social @unmc.bsky.social @unmccom.bsky.social @unmcphysiology.bsky.social

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Dr. Gundry named to next ELAM cohort

Rebekah Gundry, PhD, will join prestigious leadership program among the 31st group of fellows.

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UNMC Center for Heart and Vascular Research (CHVR) @unmc-chvr.bsky.social · May 9

The bucket hats are here! Raise or donate $100 for Team CHVR for the AHA Heart and Stroke Walk to get yours!
@gundrylab.bsky.social @unmc.bsky.social @unmccom.bsky.social @unmcphysiology.bsky.social

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Rebekah Gundry @gundrylab.bsky.social · May 9

Hey @unmc-chvr.bsky.social members! Raise or donate $100 to the Omaha Heart Walk CHVR team and receive a CHVR bucket hat! Great for keeping your skin safe during our very sunny Nebraska summers!

www2.heart.org/site/TR/?tea...

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UNMC Center for Heart and Vascular Research (CHVR) @unmc-chvr.bsky.social · May 2

The CHVR hosted Dr. Ray Hershberger from Wexner Medical Center at Ohio State University this week as our guest speaker for the Frontiers in Heart and Vascular Research Seminar Series! @gundrylab.bsky.social @unmc.bsky.social @unmccom.bsky.social @unmcphysiology.bsky.social @maalfaidi.bsky.social

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UNMC Center for Heart and Vascular Research (CHVR) @unmc-chvr.bsky.social · Apr 29

We are hiring! A Researcher position is available in the Bioassay Core in the CHVR at the University of Nebraska Medical Center.
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Follow the link below!
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UNMC Center for Heart and Vascular Research (CHVR) @unmc-chvr.bsky.social · Apr 28

The 2025 Nebraska SciFest was a success once again! Graduate students enjoyed teaching attendees about the heart and lungs by doing some hands-on experiments as well as learning about DNA with strawberries!
@gundrylab.bsky.social @unmcphysiology.bsky.social @unmc.bsky.social @unmccom.bsky.social

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UNMC Center for Heart and Vascular Research (CHVR) @unmc-chvr.bsky.social · Apr 23

Happy Administrative Professionals Day! Thank you for all you do! 🤩
@gundrylab.bsky.social @unmc.bsky.social @unmccom.bsky.social @unmcphysiology.bsky.social

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UNMC Center for Heart and Vascular Research (CHVR) @unmc-chvr.bsky.social · Apr 18

Congratulations to CHVR members Windy Alonso, PhD, RN and Pooneh Bagher, PhD! 🎉🎉
@gundrylab.bsky.social @unmcphysiology.bsky.social @unmc.bsky.social @unmccom.bsky.social @windy-alonso.bsky.social

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