Duane Retzlaff UNMC Department of Pathology Microbiology and Immunology 

Kirk Hansen retires as director of Regional Pathology Services

Kirk Hansen, who retired this month as director of Regional Pathology Services, is proud of the growth he’s seen in his time here. RPS, formed more than 50 years ago to provide cutting-edge laboratory testing and consultation for doctors, clinics, and hospitals across Nebraska, continues to expand each year.

Aug 11, 2026

Kirk Hansen

Dr. Iwen retires after 48 years at UNMC

Dr. Peter Iwen can look back on many accomplishments in his 48-year career at UNMC. He’s also leaving with a sense of gratitude for the people who played a big part in his journey.

Aug 11, 2026

Peter Iwen, PhD, accepts a service award at his retirement reception in July.

Students gain laboratory experience in summer programs

Eleven undergraduate students have spent their summer working and learning in our department’s laboratories.

Aug 11, 2026

Sam Acosta Castellanos, right, explains his summer research project at the SURP poster session on Aug. 6.

Dr. Paul Fey looks forward to term as UNMC Faculty Senate president

Dr. Paul Fey says he is honored to serve as UNMC Faculty Senate president this year.

Aug 11, 2026

paul fey

RPS Operations Manager Anna Carpenter wins Silver U Award

Anna Carpenter, Operations Manager at Regional Pathology Services, recently was honored with the Silver U Award.

Aug 11, 2026

Anna Carpenter

Medical student enjoys pathology externship

An eight-week summer externship program offered by the Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology turned out to be a perfect fit for Lindsay Adams, who is entering her second year of med school at UNMC.

Aug 11, 2026

Lindsay Adams spent the summer after her first year of medical school in an externship program offered by the Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology.

Middle and high school students gain hands-on lab experience in workshop

Ten middle and high school students spent the better part of the last week in July in the laboratory for the Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology’s Young Scientist Research Workshop. The weeklong event aims to promote STEM education and provide young scientists with hands-on experience in biomedical research. The program was led by Sujata […]

Aug 11, 2026

Teen boy and others learn how to work in laboratory

Spotlight on: Amanda Bartling

Amanda Bartling has seen many roles in her nearly 20 years at UNMC, from research technologist to her current role, as laboratory manager at NPHL.

Aug 11, 2026

Amanda Bartling

House officers in department take home three awards at GME Research Symposium

Three house officers in UNMC’s Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology were honored for their presentations at the 2026 Graduate Medical Education Research Symposium. The eighth annual symposium was held May 12 at the Truhlsen Events Center and featured 33 oral presentations and 127 poster presentations. Three of the oral presentations and 11 of the […]

Jun 10, 2026

Dr. Rory Li, a second-year pathology resident, talks about his research with Dr. Dele Davis, interim UNMC chancellor.

Department says goodbye to three faculty members

Three faculty members who are leaving the Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology gathered with colleagues at a farewell reception June 3.

Jun 10, 2026

Departing faculty members, from left: Drs. Mary Edgerton, Ana Yuil-Valdes and Jie Chen