Anesthesiology
Rafael Lombardi, MD, excels during RAAPM conference
The 48th annual Regional Anesthesiology and Acute Pain Conference celebrated the 100th anniversary of the American Society of Regional Anesthesia with learning discussions, hands-on workshops and research presentations on April 20-22. Rafael Lombardi, MD, a fellow with the UNMC Department of Anesthesiology regional anesthesia and acute pain services team, presented five moderated abstracts at the […]
May 9, 2023

Midwest Anesthesia Residents Conference 2023
The annual Midwest Anesthesia Residents Conference held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, from April 14 through 16 was a great success. The UNMC department of anesthesia was well represented with six presentations and two first-place award recipients.
May 9, 2023

New faculty spotlight: Chantal Mercier Laporte, MD
Chantal Mercier Laporte, MD, is a new faculty member at the UNMC department of anesthesiology. Hometown: Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada Title and department at UNMC: Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology Education & Professional Experience: • MD, University of Montreal, 2011 • Anesthesiology, University of Montreal, 2016 • Vascular anesthesiology, University of Ottawa, 2017 • Perioperative echocardiography, UNMC, […]
Apr 24, 2023

NSRI names NU research fellows
Ten UNMC faculty members are among the fellows in the 2023 cohort for the National Strategic Research Institute.
Apr 24, 2023

Andrew Maresch, MD, selected as Director of Anesthesiology at Village Pointe Health Center
Dr. Maresch has long been associated with UNMC and is excited to serve the community in this new role.
Apr 12, 2023

Outstanding faculty: Kristin Wakin, MD
Dr. Wakin is an assistant professor in the department of anesthesiology in UNMC College of Medicine.
Apr 12, 2023

Society for Pediatric Anesthesia 2023 Annual Meeting Review
The Annual Society for Pediatric Anesthesia Meeting held in Austin, Texas from March 31 to April 2, 2023, was a great success. The conference brought together pediatric anesthesiologists, nurse anesthetists, and other healthcare professionals from around the country to share their knowledge and experience in the field.
Apr 11, 2023

Zahid Iqbal, MD, named medical director of Perioperative Evaluation and Care Clinic
When Zahid Iqbal, MD, and his family were considering a move to Omaha, he knew he wanted to be at the best medical center in the metro area. He decided the UNMC Department of Anesthesiology was a perfect fit.
Apr 11, 2023

New medical faculty, April 2023
Three new faculty members joined the UNMC College of Medicine in February and March.
Mar 31, 2023

Distinguished scientist: Sowmya Yelamanchili, PhD
Dr. Yelamanchili is an associate professor in the UNMC Department of Anesthesiology.
Mar 3, 2023
