Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology
Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology releases annual report
The report highlights the department’s growth, innovation and impact in 2025.
Mar 26, 2026
Dr. Kielian now a fellow of the American Academy of Microbiology
Tammy Kielian, PhD, among group of leaders ‘whose work influences the direction of scientific discovery.’
Feb 23, 2026
Fellow eyes AI prediction model for myeloid neoplasms
Ahmed Ahmed, MBBCh, is working on a study to develop a deep-learning model.
Feb 23, 2026
Medical research highlights, February 2026
The UNMC College of Medicine recently received grants and awards representing more than $3.8 million in new funding.
Feb 23, 2026
Dr. Santarpia joins team using ‘smart building’ tech to clean indoor air
Josh Santarpia, PhD, will be a lead investigator for Poppy Health’s national research program.
Feb 18, 2026
UNMC experts testify in favor of important research funds
Ann Anderson-Berry, MD, PhD, Don Coulter, MD, and Tammy Kielian, PhD, spoke on behalf of the University of Nebraska System.
Feb 13, 2026
CAP is ready to help pathologists meet challenges, group’s president says
Pathologists face many challenges, but CAP stands ready to help. That was the message from Qihui “Jim” Zhai, MD, FCAP, president of the College of American Pathologists, at a recent speech at UNMC sponsored by the Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology.
Feb 10, 2026
Dr. Larson wraps up career in scientific research
Marilynn Larson absolutely loves scientific research. It’s what got her through a daily commute between Lincoln and Omaha during her 26 years at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Sometimes sleeping on a cot in her office when she had to get up in the middle of the night for timed experiments, putting on all the protective gear to work in the Biosafety Level 3 Core Facility. “I love, I love the research part. I love the challenge,” she said.
Feb 10, 2026
Fellow working to develop AI prediction model for myeloid neoplasms
Ahmed Ahmed, MBBCh, a hematopathology fellow in UNMC’s Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology, is working on a study to develop a deep-learning model. The model would be capable of predicting IHC expression of the TP53 protein directly from H&E-stained whole slide images in myeloid neoplasms. TP53 mutation is a critical prognostic factor in myelodysplastic […]
Feb 10, 2026
Spotlight on: Vicki Herrera
Versatility is key for Vicki Herrera, a research coordinator working with Dr. Josh Santarpia in UNMC’s Department of Pathology, MIcrobiology and Immunology. “I wear many hats,” she said.
Feb 10, 2026
