Scott Sanderson

Scott Sanderson is an Adjunct Associate Professor at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) and a Staff Perfusionist at Nebraska Medicine. He serves as Program Director for UNMC's Clinical Perfusion Program while maintaining clinical responsibilities. Affiliated with the College of Allied Health Professions and the Department of Medical Sciences, his roles include education, administration, and clinical coordination.

Education:

• Masters of Perfusion Science, UNMC (2012)
• BA in Psychology, University of Nebraska-Lincoln (2008)

Research & Expertise: Focuses on cardiovascular perfusion, medical education, and clinical simulation. Notable contributions include work on perfusion management technologies and the application of voice recognition systems in clinical workflows.

Awards:

• Recipient of multiple teaching awards, including the UNMC Student Senate Distinguished Teacher Award (2021, 2020) and Excellence in Teaching Award (2023)
• Recognized for clinical excellence via the iEXCEL Clinical Award (2023)

Service: Served as President of The Nebraska Perfusion Society (2018–2021) and contributes to national/international perfusion education initiatives. Active in textbook editing and conference lecturing.