Health Security
UNMC achievements, April 10, 2026
Recent achievements for Lauren Sauer, PhD, Shinobu Watanabe-Galloway, PhD, Chandra Are, MBBS, Tammy Kielian, PhD, and Paul Weishapl.
Apr 10, 2026
UNMC joins U.S. emergency preparedness, response network
Ten regional partners will work collaboratively to share knowledge, coordinate action and strengthen systems for future emergencies.
Apr 3, 2026
Global Center for Health Security releases annual report
The 2025 report emphasizes the center’s preparedness and response, international engagement and military collaboration.
Mar 25, 2026
Experts from UNMC, Egypt lead biosafety and security workshop
The three-day event in Cairo brought together researchers and scientists for an intensive training session.
Mar 20, 2026
NU’s NSRI awarded $500 million research contract
The contract continues NSRI and USSTRATCOM’s partnership for deterrence and defense R&D.
Mar 18, 2026
Dr. Khan joins polio eradication efforts in Afghanistan and Pakistan
Public Health Dean Ali S. Khan, MD, MPH, will serve on an advisory group convened by the World Health Organization’s Eastern Mediterranean Region.
Feb 4, 2026
Sen. Fischer tours biocontainment transports at UNMC
U.S. Sen. Deb Fischer visited UNMC on Nov. 12 to get an up-close look at the systems housed at the med center.
Jan 29, 2026
‘National treasure’ Shelly Schwedhelm ready to step away
After a remarkable 43-year career, Schwedhelm prepares to retire Jan. 9.
Jan 7, 2026
Global Center for Health Security honored for Uganda collaboration
In addition to receiving an award, the global center hosted a screening of a film highlighting its work with Pipeline Worldwide.
Dec 4, 2025
Josh Santarpia, PhD, announced as EXHALE award recipient
Blueprint Biosecurity awarded grant funding to evaluate far-UVC’s real-world effectiveness as a pandemic countermeasure.
Dec 3, 2025