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Global Center for Health Security

- Our Expertise Overview
- Why Nebraska?
  Nebraska’s difference is an all-star, all-volunteer team that dedicated itself to being ready for any biocontainment crisis at any time.
- Leadership
  The Global Center is led by experts in biopreparedness and high-consequence infections research, education and clinical care.
- Scholars
  Our scholars represent the pinnacle of health security expertise and are integral to advancing the mission of the GCHS in the domains of clinical care, operational response, research and development, and training in health security, and emergency response. GCHS scholars play a critical role by contributing to strategic priorities, shaping initiatives, and advancing the GCHS’s global leadership.
- Affiliates
  Our affiliates are innovative experts collaborating to advance global health security.
- C-STARS
  C-STARS, the Center for Sustainment of Trauma Readiness Skills- Omaha is a collaboration between UNMC, Nebraska Medicine, and the Air Force Research Laboratory’s School of Aerospace Medicine. C-STARS Omaha works closely with UNMC’s Global Center for Health Security, iEXCEL, and the Nebraska Biocontainment Unit to take advantage of the medical center’s capabilities and expertise in biopreparedness training and research.
- Our Team
  Our team consists of a variety of professionals providing support and project management to further the Global Center for Health Security’s mission.
- Domains Overview
- Clinical Operations
  The Global Center for Health Security is the premier U.S. institution for management of high-consequence infections. Further, our clinical capabilities include biological, chemical, burn, and radiation domains.
- Education & Training
  Our expertise is now sought worldwide and officially sanctioned by the U.S. government. The GCHS is the home base to the national Training, Simulation, and Quarantine Center and the Nebraska Biocontainment Unit.
- Research
  The GCHS has laser-focused existing work by our leading scientists in fields like chemical weapons, drug discovery and public health.
- International Partnerships & Innovation
  The GCHS tackles the most pressing problems in emerging infectious diseases through international partnerships and innovation.
- Programs Overview
- Core Capabilities
  Learn about the GCHS’ 4 core capabilities: Emerging Pathogens Lab , Nebraska Biocontainment Unit , the National Quarantine Unit, and deployable teams.
- Core Programs
  The GCHS works with multiple core programs to enhance our capabilities to respond effectively to public health challenges.
- Partnerships
  The GCHS partners with many outside organizations to strengthen our commitment to addressing global health challenges through research and innovation.
- Associated Groups & Programs
  Learn more about the impactful programs led by GCHS leadership, scholar, and affiliates.
- Academic Programs
  Explore GCHS academic programs which include the Health Security Fellowship and the Biological Defense and Health Security program.
- Health Emergencies Overview
- Outbreaks to Watch
  Find information about emerging pathogens, diseases and outbreaks from around the world. Stay updated on the most recent information on worldwide global health and emerging pathogens outbreaks.
- Andes virus (Hantavirus)
  GCHS is currently monitoring the outbreak of Andes virus, a type of hantavirus. This page provides information, resources, and updates.
- Measles
  The GCHS is currently monitoring measles cases. This page provides information, resources, and news.
- Emerging Respiratory Infections
  Explore current respiratory infections such as Influenza, Whopping Cough, RSV and more.
- H5 Avian Influenza
  Learn more about the current worldwide H5 Avian Influenza outbreak and explore resources, news, webinars, and our unofficial map.
- COVID-19
  Explore our COVID-19 page for recent news, resources, manuals, and playbooks. Biweekly overviews of new data and developments presented by James V. Lawler, MD, MPH, FIDSA can now be found on the Health Emergencies page.
The Transmission
- News Overview
- Events
  Explore GCHS and partner upcoming events and training opportunities.
- Annual Reports
  Explore our annual reports.
- Videos
  Explore our videos.

Domains and Capabilities

Domains

The Global Center for Health Security incorporates four main domains in which its capabilities are highlighted: Clinical Operations, Education & Training, Research, and International Partnerships & Innovation.

Education & Training

Our expertise is now sought worldwide and officially sanctioned by the U.S. government. The Global Center for Health Security is the home base to the national Training, Simulation, and Quarantine Center. The result of a nearly $20 million grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR), the Training, Simulation, and Quarantine Center encompasses an entire floor of the new $119 million Dr. Edwin G. & Dorothy Balbach Davis Global Center on UNMC’s Omaha campus.

Clinical Operations

The GCHS is the premier U.S. institution for management of high-consequence infections and hazards. Our clinical capabilities include biological, chemical, burn, and radiation domains. This is in part due to the GCHS having the nation's largest biocontainment unit, the only federal quarantine facility, and sophisticated on-site labs. Nebraska has become the global go-to resource on isolation and biopreparedness thanks to a battle-tested, interdisciplinary team that pioneered and set the standard for dealing safely with infectious pathogens.

Research

We have laser-focused existing work by our leading scientists in fields like chemical weapons, drug discovery and public health. We’ve taken advantage of unique opportunities offered by access to the Nebraska Biocontainment Unit and its world-class team. And we’ve established valuable partnerships with other world leaders and the U.S. military.

International Partnerships & Innovation

The GCHS actively builds relationships with international partners to share best practices, learn from past experiences, and prepare collaboratively for future disasters. Through its programs and global memberships, GCHS is not only expanding its international collaborations but also enhancing its specialized expertise in biocontainment and infection prevention and control. The innovative minds at the GCHS made significant contributions during the COVID-19 pandemic, advancing our understanding of airborne transmission of SARS-CoV-2, disease prevalence, transmission and detection. Today, these innovators remain focused on pioneering new strategies and solutions for emergency preparedness and response.

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The Global Center for Health Security is the home base to the national Training, Simulation, and Quarantine Center. Our expertise is now sought worldwide and officially sanctioned by the U.S. government.

Education & Training

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The Global Center for Health Security is the premier U.S. institution for management of high-consequence infections. This is not only due to the nation's largest biocontainment unit, the only federal quarantine facility and sophisticated on-site labs.

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We have laser-focused existing work by our leading scientists in fields like chemical weapons, drug discovery and public health. We’ve taken advantage of unique opportunities offered by access to the Nebraska Biocontainment Unit and its world-class team.

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The GCHS serves as an international resource and continues to lead the way in readiness training all over the world.

Innovation & External Partnerships