Faculty

Faculty PhotoThe Changes and Advances in Prostate Cancer
Terri Blase, MS, LCGC
Licensed and Board Certified Genetic Counselor
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, NE
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Transplantation for Children with Sickle-cell Disease: Current State and Future Direction
Amy Brant, BSN, RN
Pediatric Transplant Case Manager
Nebraska Medicine
Omaha, NE

 

The Continuum of Organ Donation: A Panel Discussion
Sue Calabro, RN
Transplant Nurse Coordinator
Nebraska Medicine
Omaha, NE

 Building a Wall: Biases, Barriers, and Ethics in Transplantation; and
The Ethics of Transplant: Interactive Case Studies

Jacob Dahlke, MSB
Ethics Consultant
Nebraska Medicine
Omaha, NE
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The Changes and Advances in Prostate Cancer
Charles Enke, MD
Professor & Chairman
Department of Radiation Oncology
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, NE

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Thyroid Cancer: From Diagnosis to Initial Treatment
Abbey Fingeret, MD
Staff Physician
VA Nebraska Western Iowa Health Care System;
Assistant Professor, Section of General Surgery
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Associate Director of Clinical Research
Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center;
Nebraska Medicine
Omaha, NE

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Thyroid Cancer: From Diagnosis to Initial Treatment
Apar Ganti, MD
Professor, Internal Medicine
Division of Oncology and Hematology
University of Nebraska Medical Center;
Associate Director of Clinical Research
Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center;
Nebraska Medicine
Omaha, NE

Faculty PhotoThyroid Cancer: From Diagnosis to Initial Treatment
Whitney Goldner, MD
Associate Professor, Internal Medicine
Division of Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, NE
 The Continuum of Organ Donation: A Panel Discussion
Megan Gregory, BSN, RN
Donate Life Services
Procurement Coordinator
Nebraska Medicine
Omaha, NE
Faculty PhotoThe Changes and Advances in Prostate Cancer
Neil Hansen, MD
Assistant Professor of Radiology
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, NE
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Living Kidney Donation: Share Your Spare
Arika Hoffman, MD
Assistant Professor
Department of Transplant Surgery
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, NE

Faculty PhotoAutologous Stem Cell Transplantation in Multiple Myeloma: Incorporation of Novel Therapies
Sarah Holstein, MD, PhD
Associate Professor, Internal Medicine
Division of Oncology and Hematology
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, NE
 

The Continuum of Organ Donation: A Panel Discussion
Leigh Lindner, RN, BSN, CMSRN
Transplant Nurse Coordinator
Nebraska Medicine
Omaha, NE

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Transformation of Intestinal Failure Management: A Comprehensive Experience for Patients and Families
David Mercer, MD, PhD, FRCS(S)
Director of Intestinal Rehabilitation
Associate Professor of Surgery Transplant Section
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, NE

 The Continuum of Organ Donation: A Panel Discussion
Megan Montrie, BS, HDS-C, CPTC
Clinical Services Manager
Nebraska Organ Recovery
Omaha, NE
Faculty PhotoThe Changes and Advances in Prostate Cancer
Jon Morton, MD, FACS
Adjunct Instructor/Clinician of Surgery, Urology
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, NE
Faculty PhotoTransplantation for Children with Sickle-cell Disease: Current State and Future Direction
Sachit Patel, MD
Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics
Division of Hematology and Oncology
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, NE
Faculty PhotoHeart Transplantation and Left Ventricular Assist Devices
Timothy Ryan, APRN-NP
Mechanical Circulatory Support Program Manager
Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, NE
 The Continuum of Organ Donation: A Panel Discussion
Amber Saltsgaver, RN, BSN
Lead Staff Nurse
Solid Organ Transplant Unit
Nebraska Medicine
Omaha, NE
Faculty PhotoSurvivorship: The Next Phase of Care
Rachael Schmidt, MSN, APRN
Survivorship Nurse Practitioner
Nebraska Medicine
Omaha, NE
 The Continuum of Organ Donation: A Panel Discussion
Amy Schurke, BSN, RN, CCTC
Kidney/Pancreas Pre-Transplant Coordinator
Nebraska Medicine
Omaha, NE
Faculty PhotoLung Transplantation: Where We Are Now and What the Future Holds
Aleem Siddique, MD
Assistant Professor, Department of Surgery
Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Surgical Director for Lung Transplantation
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, NE
Faculty PhotoImproving the Patient Experience: Addressing What Matters Most
Ellie Stull, MSN, RN, OCN
Nurse Manager, Treatment Center
Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center;
Nebraska Medicine
Omaha, NE
Faculty PhotoTransplantation for Children with Sickle-cell Disease: Current State and Future Direction
Rebecca Swanson, MSN, APRN, CPNP
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Hematology and Oncology & Bone Marrow Transplant
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, NE
Faculty PhotoImproving the Patient Experience: Addressing What Matters Most
Heidi Tonne, BSN, RN, OCN©
Nurse Manager, Medical and Surgical Oncology Unit
C.L. Werner Cancer Hospital, Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center;
Nebraska Medicine
Omaha, NE
 The Continuum of Organ Donation: A Panel Discussion
Karen Townsley, BSN, RN
Educator, Solid Organ Transplant Unit
Nebraska Medicine
Omaha, NE
 Improving the Patient Experience: Addressing What Matters Most
Sue Wardian Hartung, RN, MSN, OCN®
Coordinator of Patient/Family Education, Cancer Care Services
Nebraska Medicine
Omaha, NE
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Thyroid Cancer: From Diagnosis to Initial Treatment
W. Ken Zhen, MD
Professor of Radiation Oncology
Professor (Courtesy) of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
Professor (Courtesy) of Division of Radiation Science Technology Education
College of Allied Health Professions
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, NE

Conference Planning Committee

Deborah Andersen, RN, BSN, CCTC
Nurse Manager Transplant-Liver/Small Bowel
Nebraska Medicine

Haley Armstrong, BA
Community Relations Coordinator
Nebraska Medicine

Sarah Chart, RN
Senior Director
OptumHealth Education

Merritt Ewer, BS
Physician Outreach Liaison
Nebraska Medicine

Theresa Franco, RN, MSN
Vice President, Cancer Center Clinical Operations
Nebraska Medicine

Rebecca Gleason, RN, CCM
Activity Manager
OptumHealth Education

Michelle Grady, MHA
Physician Outreach Liaison, Cancer Services
Nebraska Medicine

Victoria Hunter, RNC, BSN, CCTC
Manager, Kidney/Pancreas Program
Nebraska Medicine

Stephanie Lewis, BS
Physician Outreach Liaison—Digestive Disease/Kidney (DDK) & Transplant
Nebraska Medicine

Suzanne Miller, RN, CCTC
Accreditation & Outreach Coordinator
Digestive Diseases & Kidney Clinical Program
Nebraska Medicine

Brenda Ram, CMP, CHCP
Coordinator, Continuing Medical Education
Center for Continuing Education
University of Nebraska Medical Center

Tracy Rheault, BS
Administrator, Cardiothoracic Surgery and Surgical Oncology
University of Nebraska Medical Center

Shanda Ross, MSN, RN
DDK Clinical Program Director
Nebraska Medicine

Jeanine Schademann, MA
Insurance Processing Associate
Nebraska Medicine

Kim Schmit-Pokorny, RN, MSN, OCN®, BMTCN™
Manager, Blood and Marrow Transplant Program
Nebraska Medicine

Melinda Sommerfeld
Communications/Marketing Senior Analyst
Nebraska Medicine

Deborah Swanson, RN, BA
Contract Specialist
Nebraska Medicine

Sue Wardian Hartung, RN, MSN, OCN®
Coordinator of Patient/Family Education, Cancer Care Services
Nebraska Medicine

Nikki Yost, PharmD, BCOP
Clinical Service Pharmacy Manager
Nebraska Medicine

Administrative Support

Peggy McKenzie
Administrative Senior Assistant
Nebraska Medicine