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Fall 2026 Research Grant Award winners announced
UNMC’s Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology has awarded Research Grant Awards to three fellows.
Oct 13, 2026
Three graduate students join IPID program
Three students have joined the Immunology, Pathology & Infectious Disease (IPID) Graduate Program hosted by UNMC’s Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology.
Oct 13, 2026
Spotlight on Chastity West
Chastity West, microbiology/virology laboratory supervisor at Nebraska Medicine, describes her role as a problem-solver. “Troubleshooting, putting out fires, that’s my day-to-day,” she said. “I’m always on the move.”
Oct 13, 2026
Pathology fellow explores using whole-genome sequencing to identify hospital infection outbreaks
Shawn Freed, PhD, a clinical microbiology fellow in UNMC’s Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology, is studying whole-genome sequencing as a way to more quickly confirm healthcare-associated infections.
Oct 13, 2026
Department hosts second annual pathology conference
The department’s second annual pathology conference provided a comprehensive update on diagnostic challenges and evolving practices across major pathology subspecialties.
Oct 13, 2026
NPHL honored for response to Andes hantavirus
The Nebraska Public Health Laboratory has received two awards associated with its response to the Andes hantavirus.
Oct 13, 2026
Dr. Kielian is elected to leukocyte board
Tammy Kielian, PhD, a professor in UNMC’s Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology, recently was elected to serve as a councilor for the Society of Leukocyte Biology.
Oct 13, 2026
New study sheds light on aggressive T-cell lymphoma
New research led by Dr. Javeed Iqbal, a professor in UNMC’s Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology, and colleagues is helping clarify how loss of the TET2 gene contributes to the development of angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma (AITL), an aggressive form of peripheral T-cell lymphoma (PTCL) with limited treatment options.
Oct 13, 2026
Kirk Hansen retires as director of Regional Pathology Services
Kirk Hansen, who retired this month as director of Regional Pathology Services, is proud of the growth he’s seen in his time here. RPS, formed more than 50 years ago to provide cutting-edge laboratory testing and consultation for doctors, clinics, and hospitals across Nebraska, continues to expand each year.
Aug 11, 2026
Spotlight on: Amanda Bartling
Amanda Bartling has seen many roles in her nearly 20 years at UNMC, from research technologist to her current role, as laboratory manager at NPHL.
Aug 11, 2026
