Duane Retzlaff UNMC Department of Pathology Microbiology and Immunology
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
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
Dr. Iwen recognized for biosafety and biosecurity leadership
Peter Iwen, PhD, received the award from the Association of Public Health Laboratories.
Jun 12, 2025
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
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
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