College of Medicine

UNMC Department of Pediatrics releases annual report

The report showcases achievements in specialty medicine, data innovation, patient care, community engagement and more.

Jan 30, 2026

Kari Simonsen, MD, chair of the UNMC Department of Pediatrics

Mary Petersen to retire from UNMC after 30 years 

Nursing veteran held many roles at the med center during her distinguished career. 

Jan 28, 2026

Mary Petersen

Dr. Thompson appointed critical care anesthesiology chief

Shaun Thompson, MD, brings extensive leadership experience to his new position.

Jan 28, 2026

Shaun Thompson, MD, critical care anesthesiology division chief

New faculty spotlight: Carlos Fernández-Peña, PhD

Dr. Fernández-Peña is an assistant professor in the UNMC Department of Neurological Sciences.

Jan 28, 2026

Carlos Fernández-Peña, PhD

New startup rises from ‘farm to pharmacy’ collaboration

UNMC researchers, supporters team with Nebraska farming to attack neurodegenerative diseases.

Jan 27, 2026

UNMC researchers and the Oehlerking and Swarts families met in 2024 for a “Corn Farm Fest” in Elmwood, Nebraska.

Olson Center sets series on women’s heart health

Olson Center for Women’s Health, Nebraska Medicine Cardiovascular Services team for monthly series.

Jan 27, 2026

From left, Christina Dunbar Matos, DO; Jennifer Nickol, DO, Pallavi Satuluri, MBBS, and Kali Gagnon, DO, will speak during American Heart Month.

National Guard leaders praise UNMC collaborations

CSTARS, Global Center for Health Security hosted Nebraska, Guam groups in October 2025.

Jan 23, 2026

Col. Elizabeth Schnaubelt, MD, director of CSTARS, led Brigadier General Michael Cruz, center, and Major General Craig Strong of Nebraska, on a tour of the GLobal Center for Health Security last October.

New health education building opens doors at Kearney

The Health Science Education Center II in Kearney held a first-look event on Jan. 21.

Jan 23, 2026

The Health Science Education Center II, part of the Douglas A. Kristensen Rural Health Education Complex, held a 'first-look' event on Jan. 21.

Dean’s message: It’s deja vu all over again

Periods of change can cause anxiety, but change can lead to growth and success.

Jan 21, 2026

Bradley Britigan, MD, dean of the UNMC College of Medicine

$4.7 million grant will fund preeclampsia research

The award, from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, will help advance the development of a potentially groundbreaking treatment.

Jan 21, 2026

Sarosh Rana, MD