Sarah Hankin UNMC strategic communications
Innovative therapy targets heart nerves in new study
UNMC researchers will study a promising new approach that targets the nerves controlling heart function, potentially transforming the way chronic heart disease is treated. Hanjun Wang, MD, a cardiopulmonary researcher in the UNMC Department of Anesthesiology, and Irving H. Zucker, PhD, in the Department of Cellular and Integrative Physiology, received a $3 million National Institutes […]
Sep 23, 2024
Anesthesiology Department Family Day a success
The department family day was held in September at the Davis Global Center.
Sep 23, 2024
Dr. Lisco gift creates distinguished anesthesiology professorship
The Steven J. Lisco, MD, Distinguished Professor in Anesthesiology professorship will honor a deserving faculty member and support global health.
Aug 13, 2024
A legacy of global health: Steven J. Lisco, MD, Distinguished Professorship in Anesthesiology
The Steven J. Lisco, MD, Distinguished Professor in Anesthesiology professorship will honor a deserving faculty member.
Aug 12, 2024
Gold U winner Blumel has huge impact in oncology clinical research
Susan Blumel is credited as a thoughtful, caring research nurse and a role model for research personnel.
Aug 8, 2024
New faculty spotlight: Peter Ricci Pellegrino, MD, PhD
Peter Ricci Pellegrino, MD, PhD, is a new faculty member at UNMC. Hometown: Minneapolis, Minnesota Title and department at UNMC: Assistant professor, UNMC Department of Anesthesiology What drew me to anesthesiology: Anesthesiology is an amazing discipline with diverse subspecialties that span the breadth of patient care with a particular emphasis on providing critical care and […]
Jul 30, 2024
Medical student joins department of anesthesiology as research fellow
Elizabeth Puthumana is spending eight weeks this summer with the Nebraska Outcomes Research Laboratory as a visiting scholar from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine. Throughout the summer, Puthumana will be working on two projects under the mentorship of Karsten Bartels, MD, PhD, professor, vice chair of research and Lieberman Chair in the UNMC Department […]
Jul 30, 2024
New CRNA spotlight: Jill Luebbert, APRN-CRNA, DNP
Jill Luebbert, APRN-CRNA, DNP, is a new CRNA with the UNMC Department of Anesthesiology. Hometown: Omaha What drew me to anesthesiology: Being able to focus solely on a single patient and provide excellent care to them while using my critical thinking skills and empathy. The field is literally an art. Education background: Professional Memberships: Team […]
Jul 30, 2024
Dr. Lisco selected for AAMC Council of Deans Fellowship program
The program provides experiences, training to enhance professional development for future leaders in academic medicine.
Jul 29, 2024
Dr. Abosch takes role at American Association of Neurological Surgeons
As secretary, Dr. Abosch will oversee membership of the AANS and be involved in strategic planning.
Jul 26, 2024
