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Anesthesiology’s Celebration of Academics highlights excellence, innovation

Formerly known as the Celebration of Research, the newly renamed event brought together faculty, trainees and collaborators to showcase research, exchange ideas and recognize scholarly achievements.

Oct 27, 2025

Elizabeth Amato-Hanner with Troy Wildes, MD, during the poster session&period;

Jessica Goeller, DO, reflects on leadership at national level

I’m proud to represent the anesthesia profession on the national stage,” Dr. Goeller said. “As the first board-certified pediatric anesthesiologist and full professor at UNMC who is an osteopathic physician, it’s an honor to serve in a role that reflects both my professional roots and the strength of our department’s national presence.”

Oct 24, 2025

Jessica Goeller, DO, named president of the American Osteopathic College of Anesthesiologists

UNMC Department of Anesthesiology creates lasting impact and connections in Zambia

In addition to providing hands on and didactic clinical training to the residents of UTH, this annual departmental trip provides medical and cultural education to UNMC residents, fellows and faculty.

Oct 24, 2025

Resident Zach Egr, MD, training UTH resident in Lusaka, Zambia&period;

Faculty, fellows and residents represent UNMC at ASA 2025

Faculty, fellows and residents from the UNMC Department of Anesthesiology joined thousands of anesthesiologists from across the country in San Antonio, Texas, Oct. 10-14 for the 2025 American Society of Anesthesiologists Annual Meeting.

Oct 24, 2025

Residents Saad Khan, MD, Maranda Thompson, MD, PhD, and Robert Guidangen, MD

Research

Anesthesiology launches new research program

Peter Pellegrino, MD, PhD, is the inaugural director of the Anesthesiology Clinical and Translational Research Program.

Oct 2, 2025

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Family day showcases anesthesiology at UNMC

The UNMC Department of Anesthesiology’s second annual event provided fun, visual examples of how anesthesiologists work.

Sep 15, 2025

CRNA Melissa Smith demonstrates how to place an IV line during Family Day&period;

CRNA spotlight: Kayleigh Lewandowski

Kayleigh Lewandowski is a new certified nurse anesthetist with the UNMC Department of Anesthesiology.

Sep 2, 2025

Lieberman grant fuels study on cannabis use, HIV and brain aging

Biju Bhargavan, PhD, a researcher with the UNMC Department of Anesthesiology, is exploring how chronic cannabis use may affect the aging brain in people living with HIV (PLWH), thanks to support from a Lieberman Research Pilot Grant.

Sep 2, 2025

Research

Anesthesiology launches new clinical and translational research program

The UNMC Department of Anesthesiology has appointed Peter Pellegrino, MD, PhD, as the inaugural director of the newly established Anesthesiology Clinical and Translational Research Program (ACTRP).

Sep 2, 2025

Former U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams, MD, visits UNMC

Dr. Adams, who served as the U.S. Surgeon General from 2017 to 2021, said academic medical centers prepare the next generation of health professionals and drive the research and innovation that will shape patient care.

Sep 2, 2025