Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology
Distinguished scientist: Stacey Gilk, PhD
Dr. Gilk is a professor in the UNMC Department of Pathology, Microbiology, and Immunology.
Oct 22, 2025

New investigator: Kurt Fisher, MD, PhD
Dr. Fisher is an associate professor in the UNMC Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology.
Oct 14, 2025

New investigator: Maher Abdalla, PhD
Dr. Abdalla is an associate professor in the UNMC Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology.
Oct 10, 2025

Medical research highlights, October 2025
The UNMC College of Medicine recently received grants and awards representing more than $10 million in new funding.
Oct 9, 2025

Spotlight on: Luke Handke
Luke Handke has spent most of his working life in a laboratory, but he’s often teaching. Usually not in front of a classroom, but more often one-on-one, helping budding scientists and colleagues. “I enjoy seeing people around me be successful, and if I can play some role in helping them to become successful in what […]
Oct 8, 2025

Human DNA Identification Lab hosts genetic genealogists to work on cold cases
The Human DNA Identification Laboratory in UNMC’s Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology hosted nearly two dozen professional investigative genetic genealogists from around the country to work on a number of unsolved Omaha homicides.
Oct 8, 2025

New Research Grant Award winners are announced
UNMC’s Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology has announced five recipients of Research Grant Awards.
Oct 8, 2025

Tissue Sciences Facility expands capabilities with new scanner
The Tissue Sciences Facility has significantly upgraded its digital pathology operations with the addition of a new scanner.
Oct 8, 2025

IPID program welcomes new graduate students
The Immunology, Pathology & Infectious Disease (IPID) program hosted by UNMC’s Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology added six graduate students for 2025-2026.
Oct 8, 2025

NPHL leaders are making news
Dr. Peter Iwen and Emily McCutchen authored or were featured in a number of recent publications.
Oct 8, 2025
