Duane Retzlaff UNMC Department of Pathology Microbiology and Immunology
New faculty spotlight: Ketav Desai, MBBS
Dr. Desai is an assistant professor in the UNMC Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology.
Aug 6, 2025
Center for Staphylococcal Research’s annual workshop draws students from around the world
Sixteen young researchers received intensive instruction in genetic and metabolic techniques last month at “Staph Camp,” an annual workshop by the Center for Staphylococcal Research at UNMC.
Aug 5, 2025
Lab’s focus on quality is reflected in latest CAP inspection
A recently completed CAP inspection showed improvements in laboratory operations; a department official credits establishment of a dedicated quality team.
Aug 5, 2025
Three new faculty members join department this summer
UNMC’s Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology added three new but familiar faces to its faculty lineup. Drs. Ketav Desai and Pranav Renavikar, who completed fellowships here in June, started July 1 as assistant professors. Dr. Ashley Hein, who finished her residency here in 2023-2024, began on Aug. 1 as an assistant professor. Dr. Desai, […]
Aug 5, 2025
Spotlight on: Jennifer Endres
Jennifer Endres’ job title has changed in her nearly 20 years working in Dr. Ken Bayles’ lab, but her focus has always remained on helping everyone who works there do their job as effectively as possible.
Aug 5, 2025
Middle and high school students get feel for scientific research at new workshop
Twelve middle and high school students gain hands-on experience at the department’s first Young Scientist Research Workshop.
Aug 5, 2025
Nebraska Public Health Laboratory assists with emergency response exercises
The Nebraska Public Health Laboratory assisted with disaster response training involving the Nebraska National Guard and civil support teams from around the nation last week at UNMC.
Aug 5, 2025
Pathology resident probes cause of increasing antibiotic resistance in common pathogen
Jacqueline Peck, a second-year resident in UNMC’s Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology, is studying the factors behind increasing antibiotic resistance in Haemophilus influenzae, a common pathogen.
Jul 22, 2025
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
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
