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Global Center for Health Security

- Our Expertise Overview
- Why Nebraska?
  Nebraska’s difference is an all-star, all-volunteer team that dedicated itself to being ready for any biocontainment crisis at any time.
- Leadership
  The Global Center is led by experts in biopreparedness and high-consequence infections research, education and clinical care.
- Scholars
  Our scholars are leading advancements in global health security.
- Affiliates
  Our affiliates are innovative experts collaborating to advance global health security.
- C-STARS
  C-STARS, the Center for Sustainment of Trauma Readiness Skills- Omaha is a collaboration between UNMC, Nebraska Medicine, and the Air Force Research Laboratory’s School of Aerospace Medicine. C-STARS Omaha works closely with UNMC’s Global Center for Health Security, iEXCEL, and the Nebraska Biocontainment Unit to take advantage of the medical center’s capabilities and expertise in biopreparedness training and research.
- Our Team
  Our team consists of a variety of professionals providing support and project management to further the Global Center for Health Security’s mission.
- Domains Overview
- Clinical Operations
  The Global Center for Health Security is the premier U.S. institution for management of high-consequence infections. Further, our clinical capabilities include biological, chemical, burn, and radiation domains.
- Education & Training
  Our expertise is now sought worldwide and officially sanctioned by the U.S. government. The GCHS is the home base to the national Training, Simulation, and Quarantine Center and the Nebraska Biocontainment Unit.
- Research
  The GCHS has laser-focused existing work by our leading scientists in fields like chemical weapons, drug discovery and public health.
- International Partnerships & Innovation
  The GCHS tackles the most pressing problems in emerging infectious diseases through international partnerships and innovation.
- Programs Overview
- Core Capabilities
  Learn about the GCHS’ 4 core capabilities: Emerging Pathogens Lab , Nebraska Biocontainment Unit , the National Quarantine Unit, and deployable teams.
- Core Programs
  The GCHS works with multiple core programs to enhance our capabilities to respond effectively to public health challenges.
- Partnerships
  The GCHS partners with many outside organizations to strengthen our commitment to addressing global health challenges through research and innovation.
- Associated Groups & Programs
  Learn more about the impactful programs led by GCHS leadership, scholar, and affiliates.
- Academic Programs
  Explore GCHS academic programs which include the Health Security Fellowship and the Biological Defense and Health Security program.
- Health Emergencies Overview
- Outbreaks to Watch
  Find information about emerging pathogens, diseases and outbreaks from around the world. Stay updated on the most recent information on worldwide global health and emerging pathogens outbreaks.
- Measles
  The GCHS is currently monitoring measles cases. This page provides information, resources, and news.
- HPAI H5N1- Avian Influenza
  Learn more about the current worldwide outbreak of HPAI H5N1- Avian Influenza and explore resources, news, webinars, and our unofficial map.
- COVID-19
  Explore our COVID-19 page for recent news, resources, manuals, and playbooks. Biweekly overviews of new data and developments presented by James V. Lawler, MD, MPH, FIDSA can now be found on the Health Emergencies page.
- Mpox
  The Global Center for Health Security is currently monitoring the spread of mpox. Learn more by viewing our resources.
- Marburg Virus Disease
  Explore this page for comprehensive resources, information, news, and situational updates on the ongoing Marburg Virus Disease outbreak.
The Transmission
- News Overview
- Events
  Find scheduled and past events involving the Global Center for Health Security.
- Annual Reports
  Find annual reports for our center and several of our programs.

News & Events

A Grim Coronavirus Prediction

ABC News Live Primetime interviews Dr. James V. Lawler about his early 2020 COVID-19 predictions that became reality. He offers insight about mistakes made, lessons learned, and priority changes to better mitigate the risks.

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2025 News | Archived News

Staff from the Global Center for Health Security greeted the Portable Biocontainment Unit upon its delivery to the UNMC Omaha campus.

New portable unit boosts UNMC’s biocontainment response

June 13, 2025

UNMC Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD, signed the Memorandum of Understanding with Norio Ohmagari, MD, PhD, of the Japan Institute for Health Security.

UNMC, Japan partners sign new agreement

June 10, 2025

The Omaha Simulation Container Lab Expo celebrated the transformation of a shipping container into a remote simulation training lab.

Simulation lab headed for Uganda has med center roots

June 6, 2025

HVCA Visit

U.S. Reps. Bacon and Miller-Meeks visit UNMC

April 28, 2025

Dr. Wael ElRayes

Dr. ElRayes offers expertise for new health security plan for Africa

April 10, 2025

EARGHHS 2025

East African, UNMC leaders gather at health security summit

March 19, 2025

Elizabeth Schnaubelt

C-STARS Director Schnaubelt, MD, promoted to colonel

March 10, 2025

John Lowe

Annual report highlights Global Center for Health Security

February 27, 2025

Dairy cows eating

NPR: After delay, CDC releases data signaling bird flu spread undetected in cows and people

February 13, 2025

Steven Yeh, MD and Sean Langenfeld, MD

Steven Yeh, MD receives Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers

February 7, 2025

NETEC/NSPS host 2026 World Cup Preparedness excercise

Med center hosts drill in preparation for 2026 World Cup

January 28, 2025

Dr. Athena Ramos and Dr. Joshua Santarpia

UNMC research assesses viral respiratory risk at meatpacking plants

January 14, 2025

2024 GCHS Year in Review Video

GCHS 2024 Year in Review Video

January 2025

Dr. Jesse Bell

UNMC to partner on new climate measurement center

December 3, 2024

UNeMed presents its 2024 Innovation Awards

November 21, 2024

Ukraine Delegation Visit

UNMC hosts Ukrainian health care professionals

November 19, 2024

Rachel Lookadoo & Lauren Sauer

UNMC named new public health regional center for CDC

October 30, 2024

Jocelyn Herstein

New investigator: Jocelyn Herstein, PhD

October 23, 2024

Aretha Boex, Lauren Musil, Shelly Schwedhelm

Recent Awards for GCHS team members Lauren Musil, Aretha Boex, and Shelly Schwedhelm

October 18, 2024

Sarah Centineo tours UNMC

Legislative candidate Sarah Centineo visits UNMC

October 4, 2024

Legislative candidate Jared Storm tours UNMC

Legislative candidate Jared Storm visits UNMC

October 3, 2024

NBU 10th Anniversary Event

‘You gave me my life back’

October 2, 2024

Legislative Candidate Roxie Kracl tours UNMC

Legislative candidate Roxie Kracl visits UNMC

October 1, 2024

Kenya Media Launch

Kenya to Host Global Health Security Summit to Strengthen Emergency Preparedness

September 19, 2024

Legislative candidate Dave Wordekemper visits UNMC

Legislative candidate Dave Wordekemper visits UNMC

September 16, 2024

Legislative candidate Ashlei Spivey

Legislative candidate Ashlei Spivey visits UNMC

September 5, 2024

Legislative candidate Bob Hallstrom visits UNMC

Legislative candidate Bob Hallstrom visits UNMC

August 22, 2024

Julia Palzer Tour

Legislative candidate Julia Palzer visits UNMC

August 19, 2024

Gilbert Ayala Tour

Legislative candidate Gilbert Ayala visits UNMC

August 15, 2024

Tony Sorrentino tours UNMC

Legislative candidate Tony Sorrentino visits UNMC

August 12, 2024

Angela Hewlett

Doctor at UNMC asked to advise on safety concerns for Team USA athletes in Seine River

August 9, 2024

Angela Hewlett, MD

UNMC’s Dr. Hewlett honored to advise U.S. Olympic team

August 7, 2024

Jocelyn Herstein

Med center experts lead NATO exercise

August 6, 2024

Lauren Sauer, MSc

Sauer receives Rosalind Franklin Society award

August 1, 2024

Davis Global Center

UNMC’s Davis Global Center to participate in Open Omaha on Saturday

July 31, 2024

Legislative candidate Margo Juarez tours UNMC

Legislative candidate Margo Juarez visits UNMC

July 30, 2024

Mark Cheney, MD

New faculty spotlight: Mark Cheney, MD

July 25, 2024

Mike Wadman, MD

Search committee named for next dermatology chair

July 24, 2024

National Guard Tours UNMC

UNMC hosts National Guard members for tour

July 10, 2024

Michael Wadman, MD

Emergency residency program has had statewide impact

July 9, 2024

Jana Broadhurst and Andy Schnaubelt

Pandemic Driven Innovation and Post Pandemic Collaborations- The Emergency Medicine and Emerging Pathogens Laboratory Teams

June 2024

Dr. Jeffrey Gold

Dr. Gold is ‘lamplighter’ in post-pandemic initiative

June 20, 2024

Togo Delegation visit at UNMC

Delegation from Republic of Togo tours UNMC

June 13, 2024

Dairy Cows in a Field

Michigan stands out for its aggressive bird flu response. Will other states follow its lead?

June 12, 2024

Glenn Lookadoo

New generative AI events at UNMC start this summer

May 31, 2024

John Lowe, PhD

Dr. Lowe named inaugural Anne M. Hubbard Chair

May 29, 2024

Rachel Lookadoo & Emily Glenn

Task force report outlines future for AI use at UNMC

May 28, 2024

Hytens visit UNMC

Hytens visit UNMC for tour with leadership

May 23, 2024

Beth Beam, PhD

Women in STEM: UNMC trailblazer Beth Beam, PhD

May 20, 2024

Chris Kratochvil and Lauen Sauer

Med center to spearhead novel approach to disaster planning

May 9, 2024

Lookadoo Bell

Public health researchers develop drought response guide

May 8, 2024

Dairy Cows

Washington Post: If many dairy farm workers contract H5N1, we risk a pandemic

May 7, 2024

NETEC graphic

A leader in fighting disease outbreaks

May 3, 2024

Dairy Cows and H5N1

Are we testing enough for H5N1?

April 30, 2024

Jesse Bell, UNMC

Climate and health experts gather at UNMC, discuss collaboration

April 17, 2024

FDA clinical course

UNMC hosting course on clinical trials involving high consequence pathogens

April 3, 2024

Public health workshop trains lab professionals in Egypt

Public health workshop trains lab professionals in Egypt

March 6, 2024

Uniformed Services University leadership tours UNMC

Uniformed Services University leadership tours UNMC

March 4, 2024

Drs. Lowe, Romanik discuss COVID-19, Mpox response

Drs. Lowe, Romanik discuss COVID-19, Mpox response

January 31, 2024

Dr. Elizabeth Beam, NSRI Fellow and assistant professor at UNMC, with one of her latest projects — the Beam Helmet

Enhancing Next-Gen Protective Gear: NSRI Fellow's PPE Helmet Protects Military, Healthcare Workers

January 23, 2024

UNMC welcomes Defense Health Agency for health security tour

UNMC welcomes Defense Health Agency for health security tour

January 15, 2024

GCHS News 2022

GCHS News 2023