2nd Annual UNMC Pathology Conference

Advances in Diagnostic Pathology and Laboratory Medicine

Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026

7:00 a.m. – 4:05 p.m. — Scientific Program
UNMC Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center
Conference Room 0-12101 (Ground Floor)
505 S 45th St., Omaha, NE 68105

Review the conference agenda

5:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. — Networking Reception/Dinner
Upstream Brewing Company
514 S 11th St., Omaha, NE 68102

This conference provides a comprehensive update on diagnostic challenges and evolving practices across major pathology subspecialties, including gynecologic, genitourinary, head and neck, gastrointestinal, soft tissue, cytopathology, hematopathology, molecular pathology, and transfusion medicine.

Through focused, case-based presentations, participants will review diagnostic criteria for both common and rare entities, recognize important mimickers, and address frequent pitfalls encountered in daily practice.

Emphasis will be placed on the appropriate use of immunohistochemical, molecular, and transfusion medicine advances to enhance diagnostic accuracy and support optimal patient care.

This activity is designed for practicing pathologists seeking to integrate current advances into contemporary practice.

At the conclusion of this activity, the participants should be better able to:

Differentiate diagnostic criteria for entities in surgical pathology, hematopathology, and cytology, including rare lesions that may mimic more commonly encountered diagnoses.
Integrate current immunohistochemical stains and molecular diagnostic tools into routine practice to improve diagnostic accuracy.
Apply systematic approaches to the evaluation and resolution of diagnostically challenging cases encountered in contemporary pathology practice.
Utilize molecular pathology techniques appropriately in clinical decision-making and diagnostic workflows.
Assess recent advances in transfusion medicine and their implications for patient management and laboratory practice.

In support of improving patient care, University of Nebraska Medical Center is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Physicians
The University of Nebraska Medical Center designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Registration Information

Registration Fee

Early Registration (available until Aug. 31): $100
Regular Registration (starting Sept. 1): $250
Dinner Guest (Optional): $75

The deadline to register is Sept.18, 2026.

Payment Options

Credit/Debit Card: We accept credit and debit card payments.
- A $3 processing fee applies to the $75 and $100 registrations.
- A 2.95% processing fee applies to the $250 registrations.
- All processing fees are non-refundable.
E-Check/ACH Transfer: Electronic check (ACH) payments are strongly recommended and do not incur any additional fees.

If you need assistance with online registration, please call our Registration Office at 402-559-5929.

Cancellation and Refund Policy

If you need to cancel your registration, please email registrationCCE@unmc.edu no later than Sept. 18, 2026. A $25 processing fee will apply to cancellations received by this date. Please note that if you paid by credit or debit card, the card processing fee is non-refundable. Cancellations made after Sept. 18, as well as registrants who do not attend, are responsible for the full registration fee.

Conference Director

Subodh M. Lele, MD

Professor

Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology, UNMC

Questions?

Tori Greenlee

Educational Projects Coordinator

Center for Continuing Education, UNMC

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Phone: 402-559-6235