UNMC Department of Anesthesiology

02/06/2026

The UNMC Department of Anesthesiology officially launched as a site for the IntraOp Ox trial yesterday and we couldn't be more excited.

IntraOp Ox is a landmark, multicenter clinical trial examining how intraoperative oxygen levels affect patient outcomes, including organ injury and mortality. UNMC was selected as one of just four sites nationwide to participate, joining Vanderbilt University Medical Center, the University of Utah and the University of Michigan in a collaboration that could reshape how anesthesiologists care for surgical patients across the country.

27/05/2026

Congratulations to Vamsi Singu, a former STAR program scholar in the lab of Gurudutt Pendyala, PhD, on earning the Barry Goldwater Scholarship — one of the most prestigious undergraduate research awards in the country! 🎉

Vamsi Singu, a former participant in the UNMC Department of Anesthesiology's Summer Training in Anesthesia Research (STAR) program, has been awarded the Barry Goldwater Scholarship.

20/05/2026

Congratulations to Drs. Robert Guidangen, Alec Seei and Noah Svec on their induction into the Alpha Omega Alpha National Medical Honor Society! These three residents were recognized for their scholastic excellence, integrity, professional skill and compassion. 🎉

Robert Guidangen, MD, Alec Seei, DO, and Noah Svec, MD, were elected as house officer members of the Alpha Omega Alpha Nebraska Chapter in recognition of their scholastic excellence, integrity, professional skill and compassion.

11/05/2026

Congratulations to the Bryan College of Health Sciences SRNA Class of 2026! 🎉
Nine student registered nurse anesthetists completed their clinical training this spring, and we are proud that six will be joining us as CRNAs at UNMC and Nebraska Medicine.
We are so proud of each of these graduates and grateful for the dedication, hard work and compassion they brought to their training every day. Best of luck as you begin your careers!
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06/05/2026

To our CRNAs and nurse partners — thank you for the exceptional care you bring to patients and their families each and every day.
Your dedication and compassion are at the heart of everything we do-in the OR, on the floor, behind the scenes and in every critical moment.
Happy Nurses Week!

29/04/2026

🎉 Huge congratulations to graduate student Anna Frei on receiving the prestigious Nancy and Ronald Reagan Alzheimer’s Scholarship Award!

Her research focusing on “Leveraging antiviral drug repurposing to inhibit NLRP3-mediated neuroinflammation in Alzheimer's disease,” marks a significant advance in the field of neurodegeneration - and we couldn't be prouder!

22/04/2026

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21/04/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Rafael Lombardi on earning a 2025 Wiley Top Cited Article recognition in Pediatric Anesthesia! 🎉

Dr. Lombardi's systematic review and meta-analysis comparing erector spinae plane block to intravenous opioid for pain management in pediatric cardiac surgery was among the most cited articles published in the journal in 2024 — a testament to the impact his research is having on the field.

Well done, Dr. Lombardi! 👏

14/04/2026

Tonight, Journal Club host Dr. Nick Markin welcomes special guest Jason R. Cook, MD, PhD, assistant professor in the UNMC Department of Surgery, as two of our residents take the floor.

Dr. Dash Pierce presents on ultrasound-guided nerve blocks for diagnosing neurogenic TOS in high-performance overhead athletes, and Dr. Paul Doran examines erector spinae plane block versus continuous local anesthetic infusion for post-op pain control after supraclavicular decompression.

Then tomorrow morning, Dr. Cook returns for to cover the full perioperative management of TOS, including surgical indications, critical operative steps and postoperative care.

"Management of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome"
📍 Grand Rounds • MSC 1005
📅 Wednesday, April 15 • 6:30 a.m.

13/04/2026

Congratulations to Kristin Wakin, MD, whose presentation "Case Modifications and Accuracy of Surgery Scheduling" took second place at the AACD Perioperative Leadership Summit in Austin, TX! This work was a team effort — thanks to collaborators Drs. Brad Fremming, Charles Walcutt, and Tom Schulte.