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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.
- Region 7 Infectious Disease Briefings
  The GCHS and R7DHRE hold biweekly meetings with public health and healthcare representatives to discuss current infectious disease challenges. Dr. James Lawler, MD, MPH, FIDSA provides updates on recent data and advancements each week. Experts also offer insights into current outbreaks and clinical situations within Region 7.
- Measles
  The GCHS is currently monitoring measles cases. This page provides information, resources, and news.
- HPAI H5N1- Avian Influenza
  Learn more about the current worldwide outbreak of HPAI H5N1- Avian Influenza 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.
- Mpox
  The Global Center for Health Security is currently monitoring the spread of mpox. Learn more by viewing our resources.
The Transmission
- News Overview
- Events
  Find scheduled and past events involving the Global Center for Health Security.
- Annual Reports
  Find annual reports for our center and several of our programs.
- Videos
  Watch our Year in Review videos, ISTARI videos, and more!

News & Events

A Grim Coronavirus Prediction

ABC News Live Primetime interviews Dr. James V. Lawler about his early 2020 COVID-19 predictions that became reality. He offers insight about mistakes made, lessons learned, and priority changes to better mitigate the risks.

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2025 News | 2022-2024 Archived News

The training exercise, called Tranquil Passport, evaluated transportation plans, processes and procedures while utilizing the new Portable Biocontainment Unit.

UNMC, NETEC participate in ‘Tranquil Passport’

August 14, 2025

Joint Staff Surgeon Brigadier General John Andrus, MD, who serves as senior medical advisor to the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, with his son, Jacob Andrus, DO, a UNMC resident in family medicine and a captain in the U.S. Air Force

Brig. Gen. John Andrus, MD, visits UNMC

August 13, 2025

Col. Elizabeth Schnaubelt, MD, and Bob Valentine, administrator of C-STARS Omaha, inspect the new Conex unit which was delivered to UNMC in June 13.

UNMC receives new infectious disease transport device

July 31, 2025

Wadman and Nguyen

UNMC innovators’ Microwash product launches nationwide

July 14, 2025

A Kenyan health delegation visited the Davis Global Center, and part of the visit included a tour by UNMC's James Lawler, MD.

UNMC hosts visiting health delegation from Kenya

July 7, 2025

Omaha Mayor Ewing visits UNMC.

Omaha Mayor John Ewing, Jr., visits UNMC

June 30, 2025

Anne Barnes, and Chris Kratochvil, MD

Barnes, Dr. Kratochvil take permanent roles with NU System

June 27, 2025

UNMC's Davis Global Center

Free course to examine FDA ‘GCP’ standards

June 19, 2025

Staff from the Global Center for Health Security greeted the Portable Biocontainment Unit upon its delivery to the UNMC Omaha campus.

New portable unit boosts UNMC’s biocontainment response

June 13, 2025

UNMC Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD, signed the Memorandum of Understanding with Norio Ohmagari, MD, PhD, of the Japan Institute for Health Security.

UNMC, Japan partners sign new agreement

June 10, 2025

The Omaha Simulation Container Lab Expo celebrated the transformation of a shipping container into a remote simulation training lab.

Simulation lab headed for Uganda has med center roots

June 6, 2025

HVCA Visit

U.S. Reps. Bacon and Miller-Meeks visit UNMC

April 28, 2025

Dr. Wael ElRayes

Dr. ElRayes offers expertise for new health security plan for Africa

April 10, 2025

EARGHHS 2025

East African, UNMC leaders gather at health security summit

March 19, 2025

Elizabeth Schnaubelt

C-STARS Director Schnaubelt, MD, promoted to colonel

March 10, 2025

John Lowe

Annual report highlights Global Center for Health Security

February 27, 2025

Dairy cows eating

NPR: After delay, CDC releases data signaling bird flu spread undetected in cows and people

February 13, 2025

Steven Yeh, MD and Sean Langenfeld, MD

Steven Yeh, MD receives Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers

February 7, 2025

NETEC/NSPS host 2026 World Cup Preparedness excercise

Med center hosts drill in preparation for 2026 World Cup

January 28, 2025

Dr. Athena Ramos and Dr. Joshua Santarpia

UNMC research assesses viral respiratory risk at meatpacking plants

January 14, 2025

2024 GCHS Year in Review Video

GCHS 2024 Year in Review Video

January 2025

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GCHS News 2023

GCHS News 2024