Duane Retzlaff
Department announces grants, publications
Department faculty have been awarded seven grants. In addition, our researchers’ work has generated three dozen manuscript publications.
Oct 8, 2025

Spotlight on: Luke Handke
Luke Handke has spent most of his working life in a laboratory, but he’s often teaching. Usually not in front of a classroom, but more often one-on-one, helping budding scientists and colleagues. “I enjoy seeing people around me be successful, and if I can play some role in helping them to become successful in what […]
Oct 8, 2025

New Research Grant Award winners are announced
UNMC’s Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology has announced five recipients of Research Grant Awards.
Oct 8, 2025

IPID program welcomes new graduate students
The Immunology, Pathology & Infectious Disease (IPID) program hosted by UNMC’s Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology added six graduate students for 2025-2026.
Oct 8, 2025

Human DNA Identification Lab hosts genetic genealogists to work on cold cases
The Human DNA Identification Laboratory in UNMC’s Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology hosted nearly two dozen professional investigative genetic genealogists from around the country to work on a number of unsolved Omaha homicides.
Oct 8, 2025

NPHL leaders are making news
Dr. Peter Iwen and Emily McCutchen authored or were featured in a number of recent publications.
Oct 8, 2025

Tissue Sciences Facility expands capabilities with new scanner
The Tissue Sciences Facility has significantly upgraded its digital pathology operations with the addition of a new scanner.
Oct 8, 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

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

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
