Sarah Hankin UNMC strategic communications

Former U.S. surgeon general’s visit is today

Jerome Adams, MD, who served as surgeon general from 2017 to 2021, will give a lecture at 11:30 a.m.

Aug 11, 2025

Jerome Adams, MD (Purdue University photo/John Underwood)

Dr. Harris recognized with prestigious award

Lynda Harris, PhD, receives Andrée Gruslin Award from International Federation of Placenta Associations.

Aug 4, 2025

Lynda Harris, PhD

New faculty spotlight: Wesley Burdiek, MD

Dr. Burdiek is an assistant professor in the UNMC Department of Anesthesiology.

Aug 4, 2025

Wesley Burdiek, MD

Link between midazolam and neurodevelopment studied

Possible long-term effects when used over extended periods during the neonatal period explored.

Jul 28, 2025

Guru Pendyala, PhD

Leadership updates in the UNMC Department of Anesthesiology

Levi Zehr, MD, Kristin Wakin, MD, and Kristi Lorenzen, MD, will assume new roles.

Jul 24, 2025

Levi Zehr, MD, Kristin Wakin, MD, and Kristi Lorenzen, MD

Sowmya Yelamanchili, PhD, explores the role of mitovesicles in drug addiction

Dr. Yelamanchili’s work explores the role of mitovesicles in methamphetamine use disorder.

Jul 24, 2025

Sowmya Yelamanchli, PhD

‘Zoodemic’ app brings public health education to young learners

The app was developed by the UNMC College of Public Health and students from the University of Nebraska at Omaha.

Jul 22, 2025

An image of the opening screen in the Zoodemic app

UNMC leaders discuss budget restrictions at campus forum

Dr. Davies’ monthly forum also gave updates on the employee engagement survey and new paid parental leave policy.

Jul 17, 2025

Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD, Anne Barnes and Linda Cunningham

Former U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams to visit UNMC

Dr. Adams served as the nation’s surgeon general from 2017 to 2021, helping guide the country through the COVID-19 pandemic.

Jul 16, 2025

Dr. Jerome Adams (Purdue University photo/John Underwood)

New faculty spotlight: Wesley Burdiek, MD

Wesley Burdiek, MD, joins the department as an assistant professor.

Jul 15, 2025

Wesley Burdiek, MD