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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
Congratulations to our graduates
The list for 2024-25 includes two residents, six fellows, seven students who earned doctorates, and three who earned master’s degrees. Graduates are listed with their next destination, if known: Graduating Residents• Jordan Burr, DO – Cytopathology Fellowship, Duke University, Durham, NC• Austin Helmink, MD – Surgical Pathology Fellowship, UNMC Graduating Fellows• Ketav Desai, MD (Molecular […]
Jun 2, 2025
Spotlight on: Patricia Clark
Clark, “the backbone of our slide room operation for the past 16 years,” is known for her dedication and her positivity.
Jun 2, 2025
Department announces new publications
Research work by faculty and students in our department has generated nearly three dozen manuscript publications. New publications (April 2025-current): Decoding Ribosome Stress: How NAT10 Influences Pancreatic Acinar Cell Survival and Cancer Development. Bailey-Lundberg JM. Cell Mol Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2025 Apr 30:101516. doi: 10.1016/j.jcmgh.2025.101516. Online ahead of print.PMID: 40318699 Identification of Potential Prophylactic Medical Countermeasures Against […]
Jun 2, 2025
Dr. Yuil-Valdes is energized by volunteer work
Dr. Yuil-Valdes’ work in advancing the See, Test & Treat program was recognized with the Gene and Jean Herbek Humanitarian Award from the CAP Foundation.
Jun 2, 2025
IPID and department graduate student awards for 2024-25 are presented
Students in the Immunology, Pathology & Infectious Disease (IPID) Graduate Studies Program were honored at a recent ceremony for their achievements in 2024-25. The Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology at the University of Nebraska Medical Center hosts the IPID program, which is part of the Interdisciplinary Graduate Program in Biomedical Sciences. Dr. Joseph Khoury, […]
Jun 2, 2025
Dr. Iwen recognized for biosafety and biosecurity leadership
Peter Iwen, PhD, received the award from the Association of Public Health Laboratories.
Jun 2, 2025
Department hosts visiting high school students
Groups of Brownell Talbot students visited the department four times this spring to learn more about what pathologists do.
Jun 2, 2025
Message from the Interim Chair of the Department of Internal Medicine
With the loss of our cherished leader, the department mourns the death of Debra Romberger who served as the Interim Chair from 2004 to 2005 and the Chair of the Department from 2014 to 2024. Dr. Romberger was many things to many people and she will be missed for a long time. Dr. Romberger was the […]
Jun 2, 2025
Karen Gould, PhD, is new interim dean of graduate studies
Dr. Gould’s promotion is effective June 1, as Kendra Schmid, PhD, increases her time as the University of Nebraska’s interim vice provost.
Jun 2, 2025
