Nebraska’s difference is an all-star, all-volunteer team that dedicated itself to being ready for any biocontainment crisis at any time.
The Global Center is led by experts in biopreparedness and high-consequence infections research, education and clinical care.
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.
Our affiliates are innovative experts collaborating to advance global health security.
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 consists of a variety of professionals providing support and project management to further the Global Center for Health Security’s mission.
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.
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.
The GCHS has laser-focused existing work by our leading scientists in fields like chemical weapons, drug discovery and public health.
The GCHS tackles the most pressing problems in emerging infectious diseases through international partnerships and innovation.
Learn about the GCHS’ 4 core capabilities: Emerging Pathogens Lab , Nebraska Biocontainment Unit , the National Quarantine Unit, and deployable teams.
The GCHS works with multiple core programs to enhance our capabilities to respond effectively to public health challenges.
The GCHS partners with many outside organizations to strengthen our commitment to addressing global health challenges through research and innovation.
Learn more about the impactful programs led by GCHS leadership, scholar, and affiliates.
Explore GCHS academic programs which include the Health Security Fellowship and the Biological Defense and Health Security program.
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.
The GCHS is currently monitoring measles cases. This page provides information, resources, and news.
Explore current respiratory infections such as Influenza, Whopping Cough, RSV and more.
Learn more about the current worldwide H5 Avian Influenza outbreak and explore resources, news, webinars, and our unofficial map.
The Global Center for Health Security is currently monitoring the spread of mpox. Learn more by viewing our resources.
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.
Explore GCHS and partner upcoming events and training opportunities.
Explore our annual reports.
Explore our videos.
Read the 2025 GCHS annual report.
