Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology Department Archives

Department makes significant strides forward on new lab information system

The department is completing validation of the clinical content and moving into staff training ahead of
the June 6 go-live date for the new lab information system.

Apr 3, 2026

Ben Swanson, MD, PhD, associate professor, in his office

molecular pathology, next-generation sequencing

Next-generation sequencing has had a huge impact on molecular pathology lab

The molecular pathology lab has seen its capability grow from single-gene testing to up to 300 genes in a single panel using high-throughput sequencing technology.

Apr 3, 2026

Allison Cushman-Vokoun, MD, PhD, professor and director of Diagnostic Molecular Pathology and Human Genetics, (center), with team members in the laboratory

Antimicrobial Peptide Database, research

Antimicrobial peptide database is expanded and improved

The Antimicrobial Peptide Database created by the laboratory of Guangshun Wang, PhD, a professor in UNMC’s Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology, has been updated and expanded over the last two decades, with Version 6 introduced in 2025.

Apr 3, 2026

Guangshun Wang, PhD, a professor in the Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology

Inside UNMC

Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology releases annual report

The report highlights the department’s growth, innovation and impact in 2025.

Mar 26, 2026

Front cover for the annual report of the UNMC Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology, featuring an aerial view of two people walking with the words Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology PATHWAYS 2025 Annual Report

Outreach, UNMC Community

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

Research

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

Ahmed Ahmed, MBBCh, a hematopathology fellow in UNMC's Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology

Research

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

Research

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

Research

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

laboratory medicine, Pathology

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

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