Anesthesiology

Former U.S. surgeon general’s visit is today

Jerome Adams, MD, who served as surgeon general from 2017 to 2021, will give a lecture at 11:30 a.m.

Aug 11, 2025

Jerome Adams, MD (Purdue University photo/John Underwood)

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

Former U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams to visit UNMC

Dr. Adams served as the nation’s surgeon general from 2017 to 2021, helping guide the country through the COVID-19 pandemic.

Jul 16, 2025

Dr. Jerome Adams (Purdue University photo/John Underwood)

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

New medical faculty, June 2025

Five new faculty members have joined the UNMC College of Medicine since May.

Jun 18, 2025

Mohammad Zaidi, PhD

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