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UNMC’s AI in Health Conference welcomes submissions, attendees 

UNMC’s inaugural conference on the subject will be held April 21 at the Truhlsen Events Center.

Feb 2, 2026

Graphic with individual icons representing health care and the words AI in Health Conference

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

Leaders address path forward in Nebraska Medicine governance

H. Dele Davies, MD, held a special forum Tuesday with Nebraska Medicine CEO Michael Ash, MD, and Clarkson Regional Health Services’ CEO Bill Lydiatt, MD.

Jan 29, 2026

Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD, Nebraska Medicine CEO Michael Ash, MD, and Clarkson Regional Health Services’ CEO Bill Lydiatt, MD

Sen. Fischer tours biocontainment transports at UNMC

U.S. Sen. Deb Fischer visited UNMC on Nov. 12 to get an up-close look at the systems housed at the med center.

Jan 29, 2026

At her UNMC visit in November, U.S. Sen. Deb Fischer was accompanied by Col. Elizabeth Schnaubelt, MD, director of C-STARS Omaha.

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

Reminder: Dr. Davies holding forum today

H. Dele Davies, MD, will be joined by Nebraska Medicine CEO Michael Ash, MD, and Clarkson Regional Health Services’ CEO Bill Lydiatt, MD.

Jan 27, 2026

Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD, Nebraska Medicine CEO Michael Ash, MD, and Clarkson Regional Health Services’ CEO Bill Lydiatt, MD

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.

Interim Chancellor Davies to hold forum Tuesday

H. Dele Davies, MD, will be joined by Nebraska Medicine CEO Michael Ash, MD, and Clarkson Regional Health Services’ CEO Bill Lydiatt, MD.

Jan 23, 2026

Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD, Nebraska Medicine CEO Michael Ash, MD, and Clarkson Regional Health Services’ CEO Bill Lydiatt, MD

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.