Duane Retzlaff UNMC 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

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.

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

Department hosts International Conference on Gram-Positive Pathogens

The 2026 International Conference on Gram-Positive Pathogens (ICG+P) hosted by UNMC’s Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology, drew 135 graduate students, postdoctoral scholars, lab personnel, and faculty members to Omaha.

Jun 10, 2026

Large conference room full of people at tables

Rep. Don Bacon visits department laboratories

A visit to Capitol Hill by two house officers in UNMC’s Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology in April led to U.S. Rep. Don Bacon touring some of the department’s labs on June 1.

Jun 10, 2026

Rep. Don Bacon tours one of the department's laboratories; Dr. Joseph Khoury, department chair, is at left.

Resident exploring role that aberrant T-lymphocytes may play in clinical outcomes for some thymomas

A pathology resident is studying the role of aberrant T-lymphocytes in lymphocyte-rich thymomas and how they may correlate with clinical outcomes.

Jun 10, 2026

Holly Mitzel, MD, a second-year pathology resident