Duane Retzlaff UNMC Department of Pathology Microbiology and Immunology
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Spotlight on: Sharleen Rapp
Sharleen Rapp says her role as lead for the Molecular Diagnostic Laboratory is the best of both worlds, combining her love of lab work and teaching.
Jun 10, 2026
