Health Security

Nebraska ready to assist if needed

As the world follows developments with the novel coronavirus that originated in China, UNMC and Nebraska Medicine stand ready to help if asked.

Feb 4, 2020

First 2020 forum tackles local, international issues

Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D., touched on legislative issues, coronavirus outbreak.

Feb 3, 2020

Med center leaders monitor coronavirus developments

A public question-and-answer page has been added to Nebraska Medicine’s website.

Jan 30, 2020

Training, Simulation & Quarantine Center now open at med center

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Training, Simulation, Quarantine Center (TSQC) builds on med center tradition of biopreparedness.

Jan 29, 2020

Infectious disease experts discuss Wuhan coronavirus

Med center leaders say influenza is a bigger concern in the U.S.

Jan 22, 2020

Mexican delegation visits UNMC

Group renewed memorandum of understanding for academic, research collaborations.

Oct 24, 2017

Lab sleuths solve mystery for world’s benefit

Laboratory sleuths at UNMC and Nebraska Medicine have discovered and named a disease-causing bacterium that was previously unidentified.

Oct 16, 2017

Qatar officials visit UNMC

Group exploring collaborations in biosecurity and to improve local preparedness efforts for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

Sep 28, 2017

UNMC, UNO team for defense research pipeline program

Partnering with U.S. Army, program will prepare students to research and combat infectious diseases on a global scale.

Sep 11, 2017

Nebraska Public Health Lab receives reaccreditation

Lab’s staff proved key during Ebola outbreak.

Aug 29, 2017

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