Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology

Ted Mikuls, PhD, named UNMC’s 21st Scientist Laureate

Dr. Mikuls will be honored, along with 23 other researchers, at an awards event on Oct. 29 at the Omaha campus.

Aug 26, 2026

Ted Mikuls, MD

NSRI and federal partners tour UNMC, other NU campuses

Leaders from the Defense Health Agency and Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute recently visited the university.

Aug 24, 2026

Front row from left: Oleg Korzyukov, PhD, UNMC; Brianna McGhee, 55 CONS; Tiffany Arizmendi, 55 CONS; Capt. Gerald Burke, AFRRI; Neal Woollen, PhD, NSRI; David Evans, DHA; Dr. Emily Luteran, PhD, DHA; Valentina Gumenyuk, PhD, UNMC. Back row from left: Maj. Gen., USAF (Ret.) Rick Evans, NSRI; Martin LaFrance, PhD, DHA; Ryan Hartung, PhD, ARS Steering Committee; Chad Briscoe, PhD, ARS Steering Committee; Vijay Singh, PhD, AFRRI; Terry Thiem, PhD, NSRI; Ken Bayles, PhD, UNMC; Jim Miller, UARC Program Manager, USSTRATCOM.

Medical research highlights, summer 2026

The UNMC College of Medicine recently received grants and awards representing nearly $16 million in new funding in July.

Aug 18, 2026

Paul Sorgen, PhD

Spotlight on: Amanda Bartling

Amanda Bartling has seen many roles in her nearly 20 years at UNMC, from research technologist to her current role, as laboratory manager at NPHL.

Aug 11, 2026

Amanda Bartling

Kirk Hansen retires as director of Regional Pathology Services

Kirk Hansen, who retired this month as director of Regional Pathology Services, is proud of the growth he’s seen in his time here. RPS, formed more than 50 years ago to provide cutting-edge laboratory testing and consultation for doctors, clinics, and hospitals across Nebraska, continues to expand each year.

Aug 11, 2026

Kirk Hansen

Department announces grants, publications

Department researchers have been awarded six new grants. In addition, our researchers’ work has generated 26 manuscript publications.

Aug 11, 2026

woman in laboratory

Dr. Iwen retires after 48 years at UNMC

Dr. Peter Iwen can look back on many accomplishments in his 48-year career at UNMC. He’s also leaving with a sense of gratitude for the people who played a big part in his journey.

Aug 11, 2026

Peter Iwen, PhD, accepts a service award at his retirement reception in July.

Students gain laboratory experience in summer programs

Eleven undergraduate students have spent their summer working and learning in our department’s laboratories.

Aug 11, 2026

Sam Acosta Castellanos, right, explains his summer research project at the SURP poster session on Aug. 6.

Pathology conference hosted by department is coming soon

Registration is open for the department’s annual pathology conference, which will be held Sept. 26 at UNMC.

Aug 11, 2026

microscope in front of computer screen

Dr. Paul Fey looks forward to term as UNMC Faculty Senate president

Dr. Paul Fey says he is honored to serve as UNMC Faculty Senate president this year.

Aug 11, 2026

paul fey