Duane Retzlaff UNMC Department of Pathology Microbiology and Immunology 

Resident studies outcomes of neoadjuvant therapy for UNMC breast cancer patients

Nila Jones, MD, a second-year resident in UNMC’s Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology, is taking a comprehensive look at patient outcomes of neoadjuvant breast cancer therapy for UNMC patients between 2014 and 2024.

Jun 25, 2025

Nila Jones, MD, a second-year anatomic and clinical pathology resident in UNMC's Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology

Human Genetics Laboratory increasing automation

The lab, established on campus in 1974, is moving into the future to meet the growing demand for testing.

Jun 16, 2025

Zhenya Tang, MD, PhD, director of the Human Genetics Laboratory at UNMC

Dr. Iwen recognized for biosafety and biosecurity leadership

Peter Iwen, PhD, received the award from the Association of Public Health Laboratories.

Jun 12, 2025

Dr. Peter Iwen speaks at the APHL's annual conference in Portland, Oregon.

Resident seeking to better understand primary gastrointestinal melanomas

Pauline Xu, MD, PhD, a first-year resident in UNMC’s Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology, is researching primary gastrointestinal melanomas.

Jun 10, 2025

Pauline Xu, MD, PhD, a first-year anatomic and clinical pathology resident in UNMC's Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology

Two ISO-certified laboratories provide key testing expertise

The Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology boasts two laboratories with ISO accreditation: the Nebraska Public Service Laboratory (NPSL) and the Human DNA Identification Laboratory. ISO/IEC is the international standard specifying the general requirements for the competence, impartiality, and consistent operation of testing laboratories. NPSL, a sub-unit of the Nebraska Public Health Laboratory (NPHL), received […]

Jun 6, 2025

Microscope with person in the background

Dr. Iwen recognized for biosafety and biosecurity leadership

Peter C. Iwen, MS, PhD, D(ABMM), F(AAM), a professor in UNMC’s Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology, has received the Leadership in Biosafety and Biosecurity Award from the Association of Public Health Laboratories (APHL). In presenting the award, the APHL noted Dr. Iwen’s work with the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response and the CDC […]

Jun 2, 2025

Dr. Peter Iwen speaks at the APHL's annual conference in Portland, Oregon.

Spotlight on: Patricia Clark

Clark, “the backbone of our slide room operation for the past 16 years,” is known for her dedication and her positivity.

Jun 2, 2025

Patricia Clark, in the slide room

Dr. Yuil-Valdes is energized by volunteer work

Dr. Yuil-Valdes’ work in advancing the See, Test & Treat program was recognized with the Gene and Jean Herbek Humanitarian Award from the CAP Foundation.

Jun 2, 2025

Dr. Ana Yuil-Valdes, an associate professor and medical director of the Cytopathology Division in UNMC's Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology, has been honored for her work on behalf of the CAP Foundation's See, Test and Treat program.

IPID and department graduate student awards for 2024-25 are presented

Students in the Immunology, Pathology & Infectious Disease (IPID) Graduate Studies Program were honored at a recent ceremony for their achievements in 2024-25. The Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology at the University of Nebraska Medical Center hosts the IPID program, which is part of the Interdisciplinary Graduate Program in Biomedical Sciences. Dr. Joseph Khoury, […]

Jun 2, 2025

Award-winning IPID graduate students, from left: Francis Fontanilla, Dylan George, Reegan Sturgeon, Arif Sadi, Madison Love, Gabrielle Schulze, and Taylor Burke

Dr. Iwen recognized for biosafety and biosecurity leadership

Peter Iwen, PhD, received the award from the Association of Public Health Laboratories.

Jun 2, 2025

Dr. Peter Iwen speaks at the APHL's annual conference in Portland, Oregon.