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

New faculty spotlight: Wesley Burdiek, MD
Dr. Burdiek is an assistant professor in the UNMC Department of Anesthesiology.
Aug 4, 2025

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

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

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

New medical faculty, June 2025
Five new faculty members have joined the UNMC College of Medicine since May.
Jun 18, 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
