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Proactive Research,
Active Response
Cutting-Edge Innovations
The Latest at GCHS
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New faculty spotlight: Mark Cheney, MD
UNMC Department of Anesthesiology
Search committee named for next dermatology chair
John Keenan | UNMC Strategic Communications
UNMC hosts National Guard members for tour
Kelsey Kirk | UNMC Strategic Communications
Pandemic Drive Innovation and Post Pandemic Collaborations- The Emergency Medicine and Emerging Pathogens Laboratory Teams
Jana Broadhurst | Andy Schnaubelt | Thanh Nguye | Mike Wadman
July Spotlight: Infectious Aerosol Research Group
The work of the Infectious Aerosol Research Group led by Dr. Joshua Santarpia, GCHS Associate Director of Academic Affair is in the field of aerobiology, the study of airborne microorganisms. This includes biological sensors, building and facility sensing networks, and development of aerosol measurement tools, including work to understand optical and other signatures used to detect biological aerosol. The group applies these tools and methods to characterizing SARS-CoV-2 aerosol in the patient environment, understanding risk of aerosol exposure in laboratory and medical environments, in congregate settings such as airplanes, cruise ships, congregate housing and work environments, and studies of how infectious aerosols change in the environment.
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News, Events, & Highlights
Explore our News tab to learn more about recent news, news archives, GCHS highlights, and upcoming events.
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Discover Our Training, Simulation & Quarantine Center
Our state-of-the-art facilities include the 20-bed National Quarantine Unit, the nation's only federal quarantine unit, and a six-bed simulated biocontainment unit for advanced experiential training – the National Biocontainment Training Center. This high-fidelity simulation center includes a mock lab and autoclave.
Project NExT: Transforming Care, Training and Education Response
Project NExT is a transformational public-private partnership to create a federal, all-hazard health security disaster response space that is adaptable and leverages the University of Nebraska Medical Center/Nebraska Medicine’s experience and global leadership in infectious diseases and biopreparedness.
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International Engagement
The GCHS serves as an international resource and continues to lead the way in readiness training all over the world.