College of Medicine

Dr. O’Dell stepping aside as rheumatology chief

The division chief for 35 years, James O’Dell, MD, will continue to serve as professor of internal medicine.

Oct 2, 2025

James O’Dell, MD

Anesthesiology launches new research program

Peter Pellegrino, MD, PhD, is the inaugural director of the Anesthesiology Clinical and Translational Research Program.

Oct 2, 2025

Peter Ricci Pellegrino, MD, PhD

Julie Vose, MD, to assume new leadership role in lymphoma research

With Dr. Vose’s shift, the UNMC Division of Oncology/Hematology will be split into two units effective Nov. 1.

Oct 1, 2025

Julie Vose, MD

New faculty spotlight: Shannon Wheeler, MD

Dr. Wheeler is an assistant professor with the UNMC Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.

Sep 29, 2025

Shannon Wheeler, MD

UNMC research finds better method of testing for dog allergy 

Allergy researchers compared three products to see which was superior in detecting dog sensitization.

Sep 26, 2025

Andrew Rorie, MD, holding a vial

New faculty spotlight: Thapat “Ton” Wannarong, MD

Dr. Wannarong is an assistant professor with the UNMC Department of Neurological Sciences.

Sep 25, 2025

Thapat "Ton" Wannarong, MD

Retired Air Force surgeon general gets tour of UNMC

Retired Lt. Gen. James Roudebush, MD, visited for the 50th anniversary gathering of his UNMC medical school class of 1975.

Sep 24, 2025

Retired Lt. Gen. James Roudebush (at right), MD, receives a tour of the Training, Simulation and Quarantine Center from Dossy Felts, associate director of administration and operations at the UNMC Global Center for Health Security.

New med students praise preparedness program

The weeklong program tackles identified areas of need for new students.

Sep 23, 2025

The program is designed to provide advice on how to succeed in medical school.

New faculty spotlight: Oriana Wright, MD

Dr. Wright is an assistant professor with the UNMC Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Critical Care.

Sep 23, 2025

Oriana Wright, MD

New faculty spotlight: Marcela Pineda, MD

Dr. Pineda is an assistant professor with the UNMC Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Sep 22, 2025

Marcela Pineda, MD
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