Duane Retzlaff
Department announces new publications
Research work by faculty and students in our department has generated nearly 30 manuscript publications. New publications (June 2025-current): Synergistic effects of HO-1 inhibition and chemotherapy on tumor proliferation and immune infiltration: An in vitro and in vivo approach to enhancing prostate cancer treatment.Salloom RJ, Sahtout DZ, Ahmad IM, Abdalla MY. Transl Oncol. 2025 Apr;54:102339. […]
Aug 5, 2025
Dr. Weisenburger looks back on distinguished hematopathology career
Dennis Weisenburger, MD, professor emeritus of hematopathology in UNMC’s Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology, was recently featured in The Pathologist, where he talked about his career, spent largely at UNMC, and his many contributions to lymphoma research. You can read the “Peer-to-Peer” interview here.
Aug 5, 2025
Pathology resident probes cause of increasing antibiotic resistance in common pathogen
Jacqueline Peck, a second-year resident in UNMC’s Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology, is studying the factors behind increasing antibiotic resistance in Haemophilus influenzae, a common pathogen.
Jul 22, 2025
Resident studies outcomes of neoadjuvant therapy for UNMC breast cancer patients
Nila Jones, MD, a second-year resident in UNMC’s Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology, is taking a comprehensive look at patient outcomes of neoadjuvant breast cancer therapy for UNMC patients between 2014 and 2024.
Jun 25, 2025
Residents and fellows present findings at quality improvement symposium
Residents and fellows in UNMC’s Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology share the findings of five quality improvement projects.
Jun 17, 2025
Human Genetics Laboratory increasing automation
The lab, established on campus in 1974, is moving into the future to meet the growing demand for testing.
Jun 16, 2025
Dr. Iwen recognized for biosafety and biosecurity leadership
Peter Iwen, PhD, received the award from the Association of Public Health Laboratories.
Jun 12, 2025
Resident seeking to better understand primary gastrointestinal melanomas
Pauline Xu, MD, PhD, a first-year resident in UNMC’s Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology, is researching primary gastrointestinal melanomas.
Jun 10, 2025
Two ISO-certified laboratories provide key testing expertise
The Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology boasts two laboratories with ISO accreditation: the Nebraska Public Service Laboratory (NPSL) and the Human DNA Identification Laboratory. ISO/IEC is the international standard specifying the general requirements for the competence, impartiality, and consistent operation of testing laboratories. NPSL, a sub-unit of the Nebraska Public Health Laboratory (NPHL), received […]
Jun 6, 2025
Dr. Iwen recognized for biosafety and biosecurity leadership
Peter C. Iwen, MS, PhD, D(ABMM), F(AAM), a professor in UNMC’s Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology, has received the Leadership in Biosafety and Biosecurity Award from the Association of Public Health Laboratories (APHL). In presenting the award, the APHL noted Dr. Iwen’s work with the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response and the CDC […]
Jun 2, 2025