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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

David Pinaula brings precision-guided education to the UNMC Department of Anesthesiology

Pinaula joined the department as a collaborator on the department’s education innovation efforts.

Jul 15, 2025

David Pinaula

Rachel Quandahl, MD, named director of liver transplant fellowship

Dr. Quandahl joined the UNMC Department of Anesthesiology as faculty in 2023.

Jul 8, 2025

Rachel Quandahl, MD

Rachel Quandahl, MD, named director of liver transplant fellowship

“Patients receiving a liver transplant are truly some of the sickest and most complicated patients to take care of,” Dr. Quandahl said. “What excites me most about this role is shaping a program that prepares fellows to not only meet but thrive in that challenge.”

Jun 17, 2025

Rachel Quandahl, MD