Sarah Hankin

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

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

A message from the chair

We are very fortunate to work at an institution whose primary mission is to provide access to healthcare for the people of our state.

Jun 17, 2025

Andrew Patterson, MD, PhD, chair of the UNMC Department of Anesthesiology

Anesthesiology team gives back at Food Bank for the Heartland

A group of faculty and CRNAs from the UNMC Department of Anesthesiology volunteered their time at Food Bank for the Heartland, sorting and packing food to help fight hunger in Nebraska.

Jun 17, 2025

Ellen Brightweiser, CRNA; Andrew Patterson, MD, PhD; Ann Donnelly-Haasch, CRNA; Chad Williams, CRNA; Michelle Iverson, DO; and Tiffany Olson, CRNA

In the spotlight: Andrea Hudson

Andrea Hudson is a new GME program coordinator with the UNMC Department of Anesthesiology.

Jun 10, 2025

Andrea Hudson