Department Affiliations
Professor
I have been a member of the UNMC faculty since 1983, having held numerous administrative positions in the Department of Pathology and Microbiology, College of Medicine Dean’s Office and UNMC Chancellor's Office. For the University of Nebraska system I previously served as Interim President, Chief Strategist and President of the University Technology Development Corporation. Since 2018 I have been CEO of the Nebraska Medicine Health System, the major clinical education partner for UNMC. Additional professional information is on Linkedin: James Linder MD.
Interests
Digital pathology and computer imaging, technology development and computer-aided instruction.
Education and Training
BS Biochemistry and Microbiology, Iowa State University of Science and Technology, 1976
MD (with Distinction) University of Nebraska College of Medicine, 1980
Pathology Resident, Duke University Medical Center, July 1980 - Sept. 1982
Pathology Resident, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Oct. 1982 - Nov. 1983
Teaching Activities
Resident mentoring
National Activities and Awards
Sponsor, United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology Interactive Learning Center
"Israel Davidsohn Award for Distinguished Service"; American Society of Clinical Pathologists
"Distinguished Teaching Award" by the UNMC College of Medicine
"Award for Excellence in Medical Publications" from the American Medical Writers Association Council, United States & Canadian Academy of Pathology 1998-2004
President, American Society Clinical Pathology, 1998-1999
“Distinguished Alumni Award”, Iowa State University
“Omaha Business Hall of Fame”, Omaha Chamber of Commerce
Prior Editorial Board service:
Modern Pathology (Assoc. Editor); Editorial Advisory Board for Atlas of Tumor Pathology 4th Series; American Journal of Clinical Pathology; Archives of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
Notable Publications
Accessible here.
