Health Security

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

UNMC researchers, in collaboration with experts from Egypt, led a biosafety and security training workshop in Cairo.

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

Signage and the Durham Research Center towers as seen from the campus entrance at Saddle Creek Road and Emile Street. Photos from my last photo stroll across campus on Tuesday, July 23, 2024.

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

Ali S. Khan, MD, MPH, dean of the UNMC College of Public Health

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

At her UNMC visit in November, U.S. Sen. Deb Fischer was accompanied by Col. Elizabeth Schnaubelt, MD, director of C-STARS Omaha.

‘National treasure’ Shelly Schwedhelm ready to step away

After a remarkable 43-year career, Schwedhelm prepares to retire Jan. 9.

Jan 7, 2026

Shelly Schwedhelm

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

The Nov. 24 event at The Catalyst featured a panel discussion involving professionals from UNMC's Global Center for Health Security and Pipeline Worldwide.

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

Josh Santarpia, PhD

Global Center for Health Security holds partner expo

The event, featuring nearly 30 partners from UNMC and elsewhere, showcased the center’s broad array of collaborations.

Nov 21, 2025

Among those attending the expo were, from left, James Lawler, MD, associate director for international programs and innovation with the Global Center for Health Security, Jane Meza, PhD, UNMC's interim vice chancellor for academic affairs, and UNMC Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD.

Distinguished scientist: Elizabeth Beam, PhD

Dr. Beam is an associate professor in the UNMC College of Nursing-Omaha Division.

Oct 20, 2025

Beth Beam, PhD

UNMC leaders discuss defense collaborations at regents meeting

Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD, and John Lowe, PhD, spoke to the NU Board of Regents at its Friday meeting at UNMC.

Oct 3, 2025

UNMC Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD, addresses the Board of Regents Friday.