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

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

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

New faculty spotlight: Wesley Burdiek, MD
Wesley Burdiek, MD, joins the department as an assistant professor.
Jul 15, 2025

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

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, 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

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

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

In the spotlight: Andrea Hudson
Andrea Hudson is a new GME program coordinator with the UNMC Department of Anesthesiology.
Jun 10, 2025
