Early registration has been extended, but not for long--it closes Feb. 13 for the 2026 International Conference on Gram-Positive Pathogens. This event, set for May 17-20 in Omaha, brings together leaders in the Gram-positive research field. Learn more: go.unmc.edu/ynmo

Black History Month celebrates legacy, excellence and culture www.unmc.edu/newsroom/202...

Cook, learn and connect: Keep Calm and Cook On 4 www.unmc.edu/newsroom/202...

Dinesh Pradhan, MD, an associate professor in our department, was a key team member helping a patient with Erdheim-Chester Disease, an extremely rare condition that attacks multiple body systems. Learn more: go.unmc.edu/tjhv

Students, staff and faculty got “first look” at the new Health Science Education Center II on the UNK campus. “It feels like a place where you can really see yourself learning and growing.” - Jaycee Reynolds, a freshman pre-pharmacy student www.unmc.edu/newsroom/202...

Productive meeting focuses on shared commitment  www.unmc.edu/newsroom/202...

Med center celebrates MLK with day of service www.unmc.edu/newsroom/202...

ICYMI: Dr. Casey Field shares what the laboratory leadership fellowship program at the Nebraska Public Health Laboratory has meant to her in her health career. go.unmc.edu/30pt

It’s National Blood Donor Month! A great chance to give is coming up soon: Tuesday, 1/27, at the Nebraska Medicine Center for Healthy Living.

Early registration closes 1/31 for the 2026 International Conference on Gram-Positive Pathogens, set for May 17-20 in Omaha. This every-other-year event brings together leaders in the Gram-positive research field. Learn more: go.unmc.edu/ynmo

‘Flurries of Gratitude’ employee event is Jan. 15 www.unmc.edu/newsroom/202...

We're looking forward to hearing from our special noontime speaker today, Dr. Qihui "Jim" Zhai, @pathologists.bsky.social president and professor & endowed chair at @lsuhshv.bsky.social. He kicked off the day with a slide session for our residents and fellows.

Many thanks to Dr. Suzanne Thibodeaux from the Washington University School of Medicine for her visit yesterday and her presentation on educating future cellular therapy laboratory leaders.

We are looking forward to Wednesday's Grand Rounds presentation from Dr. Suzanne Thibodeaux, an associate professor at the Washington University School of Medicine. She will talk about educational preparation for future cellular therapy lab leaders. Learn more: go.unmc.edu/p84d

Dr. Davies to hold all-campus forum Tuesday www.unmc.edu/newsroom/202...

We're very much looking forward to hearing from Dr. Jim Zhai, president of the College of American Pathologists, who will be a special guest speaker here next Friday, 1/9.

Great article by Illumina talking with Dr. Allison Cushman-Vokoun on the cutting-edge work in precision oncology that's going on here. tinyurl.com/yxkn6b2u

IPID graduate students in our department helped make the season brighter for some local kids, raising $880 and purchasing 29 gifts for the Salvation Army's Angel Tree Toy Drive.

Congratulations to Dr. Ana Yuil-Valdes, winner of our department's Exemplary Citizenship award. This award recognizes a faculty member who exemplifies outstanding academic citizenship through active, consistent engagement in the academic life of the department.

Congratulations to Dr. Subodh Lele, winner of our department's Heart of Clinical Care Award. This award recognizes a faculty member who demonstrates exceptional dedication to and sustained excellence in patient care.

UNMC prepares for 2026 Interprofessional Education Days www.unmc.edu/newsroom/202...

Congratulations to Drs. Mara Jana Broadhurst and Scot Ouellette, winners of the department's Research Excellence Award. This award recognizes faculty who consistently exemplify high standards of excellence in basic, translational, clinical, or population-level research.

Congratulations to Del Dsouza, a PhD student in the IPID graduate program here, who has been selected by the American Society for Microbiology as the ASM Young Ambassador to Nebraska. The society promotes and advances microbial sciences around the globe.

UNMC magic at every turn www.unmc.edu/newsroom/202...

Congratulations to Dr. Tammy Kielian, winner of the department's Mentorship Excellence Award. The award recognizes a faculty member who demonstrates exceptional dedication to the professional development of early and/or mid-career faculty through sustained and meaningful mentorship.

Congratulations to Dr. David Wagner, winner of the James Newland Distinguished Pathology Educator award. The award represents the highest educational honor that the department can bestow upon a faculty member.

Recent grants and awards announced by UNMC's College of Medicine included four of our faculty members: Amanda Brinkworth, Jana Broadhurst, Tammy Kielian, and Scot Ouellette. Learn more: go.unmc.edu/fpb7

UNMC commencement is Friday: Info to know www.unmc.edu/newsroom/202...

A holiday gathering for department employees was just the thing to brighten up a cold, gray December afternoon. Lots of food and fun.

IPID student Valerie Fousek-Schuller has successfully defended her doctoral dissertation, “Phosphorylation modulates the structure and function of replication protein A.” Congratulations, Dr. Fousek-Schuller!

IPID student Abigail Hall has successfully defended her doctoral dissertation, “Cysteine-mediated redox balance in Staphylococcus aureus.” Pictured with her is her advisor, Dr. Vinai Thomas. Congratulations, Dr. Hall!

Many thanks to our Grand Rounds speaker, Dr. Jerad Gardner, from Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, PA, for sharing his dermatopathology expertise and social media insights with our faculty, residents and fellows.

Dr. Teresa Karre, associate professor in our department and medical director of the Clinical Microbiology Lab at UNMC, talks with The Pathologist about the effort to detect drug-resistant infections: tinyurl.com/3xuwavfy

Dr. Josh Santarpia has received grant funding to evaluate the real-world effectiveness of far-UVC light as a pandemic countermeasure. go.unmc.edu/vmoc

UNMC launches new faculty mentoring initiative  www.unmc.edu/newsroom/202...

Reegan Sturgeon successfully defended her PhD dissertation, "Neutrophil-pancreatic cancer interplay defines a microenvironmental axis that sustains neutrophil survival and pro-tumorigenic reprogramming." With her is her advisor, Dr. Rakesh Singh. Congratulations, Dr. Sturgeon!

Congratulations to Matthew Carr, DO, one of our first-year pathology residents, for passing COMLEX Level 3, the national medical licensing exam.

Events scheduled for International Education Week www.unmc.edu/newsroom/202...

Fostering the Future blanket making event is Friday www.unmc.edu/newsroom/202...

Training offered on web accessibility requirements www.unmc.edu/newsroom/202...

Congrats to Claire Garman, a PhD student in Dr. Sujata Chaudhari's lab, who won 1st place in oral presentation at the Entomological Society of America's annual conference. Garman presented their research on the critical role of chitin biosynthesis in tick cuticle integrity during engorgement.

UNMC honored for its revitalization work at EDGE District www.unmc.edu/newsroom/202...

The priority deadline for applying to the IGPBS is November 15th, which means there is still time to apply! If you're an undergraduate student interested in biomedical research, get your application and required documents in by the deadline to receive priority status!

Many thanks to Dr. Christa Martin, chief scientific officer at Geisinger and vice dean for research at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine, for sharing with us yesterday on Grand Rounds about MyCode genomic screening.

We're looking forward to tomorrow's Grand Rounds presentation on genomics by Dr. Christa Martin, who will be presenting on Zoom from Geisinger in Danville, PA.

We are now accepting applications for our hematopathology fellowship for 2026-27 and 2027-28 academic years. The two-year track offers integrated diagnostics, interdisciplinary learning, and research & grant opportunities. Learn more: go.unmc.edu/3toh

NUFlex benefits enrollment period starts today www.unmc.edu/newsroom/202...

Congratulations to Dr. Stacey Gilk, recognized by UNMC for her work with a 2025 Distinguished Scientist Award. go.unmc.edu/nf5z

New faculty spotlight: Ashley L. Hein, MD: go.unmc.edu/iuf8

College of medicine research retreat is Wednesday www.unmc.edu/newsroom/202...