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Shaun Thompson, MD, appointed critical care anesthesiology division chief
Dr. Thompson brings extensive leadership experience to his new position.
Jan 19, 2026
Daniel Johnson, MD, appointed executive vice chair for anesthesiology
Dr. Johnson has been appointed executive vice chair for the UNMC Department of Anesthesiology.
Jan 19, 2026
Spotlight on Michelle Thomas
Michelle Thomas is a new administrator with the UNMC Department of Anesthesiology. Hometown: North Platte, NE Title and department at UNMC: Administrator I How I fell in love with my field: I enjoy administrative and program coordination because it allows me to contribute to the bigger picture of the department and UNMC as a whole. I’m […]
Jan 19, 2026
December grads hooded, feted at convocation
When Jed Hansen, PhD, received the invitation to serve as keynote speaker for UNMC Graduate Studies December Honors Convocation Ceremony Dec. 19 he had an overwhelming feeling. “There must be another Jed Hansen out there,” he said. But no. Dr. Hansen an UNMC Graduate Studies alumnus, nurse practitioner and rural health advocate was exactly the […]
Jan 19, 2026
UNMC team uses digital protocol to improve surgical glucose control
UNMC study shows benefits of embedding a standardized glucose monitoring protocol into the electronic health record.
Jan 19, 2026
CRNA Week Spotlight: Ellen Brightweiser, CRNA
National CRNA Week, Jan. 18-24, celebrates the more than 75,000 CRNAs across the nation.
Jan 19, 2026
Grad students experience the power of the elevator pitch
Amaka Modebelu, a PhD candidate in pharmaceutical sciences, needed to come up with an elevator pitch not just for professional reasons but also for something much more important: Her mom needs to be able to explain to her friends what her daughter is working on in America. An elevator pitch is a summation of your […]
Jan 19, 2026
UNMC, GSA help Morton middle school students dream big
When Mr. Rodney – that’s Rodney Conyers Jr., youth development director of the Panther Pack, Morton Magnet Middle Boys & Girls Club — visited the Omaha Children’s museum last summer, he noticed the idea of dress up was hugely impactful for kids. Putting on a uniform allowed them to dream even more deeply and immerse […]
Jan 19, 2026
CRNA Week Spotlight: Melisa Highfield, CRNA
National CRNA Week, Jan. 18-24, celebrates the more than 75,000 CRNAs across the nation.
Jan 19, 2026
CRNA Week Spotlight: David Bebee, CRNA
National CRNA Week, Jan. 18-24, celebrates the more than 75,000 CRNAs across the nation.
Jan 19, 2026
