Duane Retzlaff UNMC Department of Pathology Microbiology and Immunology
Spotlight on: Liz Tierney
Liz Tierney has seen all sides of the Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology in her nearly 12 years as an administrative professional. “I love working for the department,” she said. “It’s not the same thing every day.”
Apr 8, 2026
NPHL provides a host of services to Nebraska and beyond
2025 was another busy year for the Nebraska Public Health Laboratory, which performs a wide array of testing, outreach and education services for Nebraska and several other states.
Apr 3, 2026
Next-generation sequencing has had a huge impact on molecular pathology lab
The molecular pathology lab has seen its capability grow from single-gene testing to up to 300 genes in a single panel using high-throughput sequencing technology.
Apr 3, 2026
Antimicrobial peptide database is expanded and improved
The Antimicrobial Peptide Database created by the laboratory of Guangshun Wang, PhD, a professor in UNMC’s Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology, has been updated and expanded over the last two decades, with Version 6 introduced in 2025.
Apr 3, 2026
Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology releases annual report
The report highlights the department’s growth, innovation and impact in 2025.
Mar 26, 2026
Fellow eyes AI prediction model for myeloid neoplasms
Ahmed Ahmed, MBBCh, is working on a study to develop a deep-learning model.
Feb 23, 2026
CAP is ready to help pathologists meet challenges, group’s president says
Pathologists face many challenges, but CAP stands ready to help. That was the message from Qihui “Jim” Zhai, MD, FCAP, president of the College of American Pathologists, at a recent speech at UNMC sponsored by the Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology.
Feb 10, 2026
Dr. Larson wraps up career in scientific research
Marilynn Larson absolutely loves scientific research. It’s what got her through a daily commute between Lincoln and Omaha during her 26 years at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Sometimes sleeping on a cot in her office when she had to get up in the middle of the night for timed experiments, putting on all the protective gear to work in the Biosafety Level 3 Core Facility. “I love, I love the research part. I love the challenge,” she said.
Feb 10, 2026
Fellow working to develop AI prediction model for myeloid neoplasms
Ahmed Ahmed, MBBCh, a hematopathology fellow in UNMC’s Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology, is working on a study to develop a deep-learning model. The model would be capable of predicting IHC expression of the TP53 protein directly from H&E-stained whole slide images in myeloid neoplasms. TP53 mutation is a critical prognostic factor in myelodysplastic […]
Feb 10, 2026
Spotlight on: Vicki Herrera
Versatility is key for Vicki Herrera, a research coordinator working with Dr. Josh Santarpia in UNMC’s Department of Pathology, MIcrobiology and Immunology. “I wear many hats,” she said.
Feb 10, 2026
