Duane Retzlaff UNMC Department of Pathology Microbiology and Immunology

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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

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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

The workshop, "Essentials of Staphylococcal Genetics and Metabolism," employs a mixture of classroom lectures and lab work to provide an advanced understanding of the techniques commonly used by the staphylococcal research community&period;

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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

Dr&period; Scott Koepsell, professor and vice chair of clinical operations for UNMC's Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology

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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

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

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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

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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

Inside 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&period; Peter Iwen speaks at the APHL's annual conference in Portland, Oregon&period;

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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

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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

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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