Sarah Hankin

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.

CRNA spotlight: Kayleigh Lewandowski

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

Sep 2, 2025

Kayleigh Lewandowski, DNAP

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

Biju Bhargavan, PhD

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

Peter Ricci Pellegrino, MD, PhD

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

Jerome Adams, MD, and Cale Kassel, MD

Hands-on family day showcases anesthesiology at UNMC

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

Sep 2, 2025

CRNA Melissa Smith demonstrates how to place an IV line during Family Day.

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