Environmental, Agricultural and Occupational Health

Cancer center hosts Midwest Data Partner’s Workshop

More than 100 attendees from across the city, state and region came to UNMC on April 30.

May 13, 2026

Edward Peters, DMD, ScD, professor and chair of the UNMC Department of Epidemiology and co-lead of the Cancer Prevention and Control Program in the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center, speaks at the Midwest Data Partner’s Workshop hosted by the NCI-designated Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center.

CS-CASH announces pilot grants to protect ag workers

The research teams will conduct studies to address occupational health challenges faced by rural and aging farm populations.

Nov 14, 2025

Eleanor Rogan, PhD

Tornado surveys provide insight on recovery, preparedness

More than 50 volunteers deployed back into areas affected by the 2024 tornado outbreak in Douglas and Washington Counties.

Jun 11, 2025

Kristina Kintziger, PhD, speaks with volunteers involved in the May survey of Douglas and Washington County communities impacted by the 2024 Arbor Day tornado outbreak.

UNMC unveiling new tick testing, surveillance program

With new ticks moving into the state, the UNMC College of Public Health will partner to increase tick and disease monitoring.

Apr 30, 2025

Image of a tick held in a test tube

UNMC named new public health regional center for CDC

As one of 10 Regional Centers for Public Health Preparedness and Response, UNMC will administer the center for Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas and Missouri.

Oct 30, 2024

Rachel Lookadoo, JD, and Lauren Sauer

New investigator: Jocelyn Herstein, PhD

Dr. Herstein is an assistant professor in the UNMC Department of Environmental, Agricultural and Occupational Health.

Oct 23, 2024

Jocelyn Herstein, PhD

Dr. Lowe named inaugural Anne M. Hubbard Chair

John Lowe, PhD, becomes permanent chair of the UNMC Department of Environmental, Agricultural and Occupational Health on July 1.

May 29, 2024

John Lowe, PhD

Climate and health experts gather at UNMC, discuss collaboration

Universities, public health entities, NASA and others are working together to address climate-related public health challenges in the Midwest.

Apr 17, 2024

Jesse Bell, PhD

UNMC hosting course on clinical trials involving high consequence pathogens

The course will take place July 30-Aug. 1 at UNMC’s Training, Simulation and Quarantine Center. Virtual attendance also is available.

Apr 3, 2024

UNMC celebrates agricultural innovation

Through its College of Public Health, UNMC is leading the way in ag health and safety and in assessing drought’s impact on health.

Mar 7, 2024