Division of Infectious Diseases
Mentorship and the Future of Infectious Diseases
Created through an IDSA ID STEP grant, UNMC BRIDGE-ID (Building Recruitment, Inclusion, and Development for Growth in Infectious Diseases Education) was developed to foster early interest in infectious diseases, support scholarly engagement, and create lasting mentorship networks for learners. On August 26, the IDSA STEP/UNMC BRIDGE-ID Trainee Networking Event brought together medical students and infectious diseases professionals for an evening focused on mentorship, career exploration, and community building.
Sep 16, 2026
Outstanding Trainee Scholarship Highlighted at the 2026 Nebraska ID Conference
The 2026 Nebraska Infectious Diseases Conference brought together infectious diseases clinicians, pharmacists, researchers, public health professionals, and trainees from across Nebraska for a day of learning and collaboration. The highlight of the meeting was the trainee scholarship session…
Sep 11, 2026
The World Cup and the World of Infectious Diseases
Written by: Nicole Kusnik, MD, MS As the FIFA World Cup 2026TM brings together nations from around the globe, it’s a reminder that some of the strongest teams are built from diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. The same is true in Infectious Diseases. Our division is united by a shared commitment to patient care, education, […]
Jul 13, 2026
Chalk Talk Summary: An ID Approach to Lymphadenopathy
Lymphadenopathy is a common ID consult, but it’s usually a clue, not the diagnosis. A structured approach can simplify what often feels like a broad and complex differential. This is a summary of a chalk talk developed by Molly Hillenbrand, MD.
Jun 4, 2026
UNMC Awarded IDSA ID STEP Grant to Advance Infectious Diseases Education
We are excited to share that the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) has been selected as a 2025 recipient of the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) ID STEP (Infectious Diseases – Spark, Train, Educate, and Prepare) grant. Read on to hear more about what we will do with the funding.
May 27, 2026
Get Ready for the Congress of the European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ESCMID)
ESCMID Global, the Congress of the European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases meeting promises to be a vibrant gathering of thought leaders in global infectious diseases clinical, basic, and translational research. We’re thrilled to highlight the brilliant presenters from our division, each contributing to the advancement of healthcare practices.
Apr 14, 2026
UNMC ID is getting ready for SHEA Spring 2026!
The SHEA Spring 2026 meeting promises to be a vibrant gathering of thought leaders in healthcare epidemiology and infection prevention. Held from April 7-10, 2026, in Chicago, IL, the event will feature groundbreaking research, innovative practices, and insightful discussions. We’re thrilled to highlight the brilliant presenters from our division, each contributing to the advancement of healthcare practices
Apr 3, 2026
Save the Date: Nebraska Infectious Diseases Conference 2026
Mark your calendars—Nebraska’s premier gathering for infectious disease professionals is back on Friday, August 28, 2026, at the Beardmore Event Center in Bellevue. This year brings something new: a fully co-hosted event uniting the Nebraska Infectious Diseases Society and Nebraska ASAP, combining the annual NIDS meeting with the Nebraska Antimicrobial Stewardship Summit.
Mar 10, 2026
Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections (CROI) 2026: Where to find our UNMC ID experts
The CROI 2026 meeting promises to be a vibrant gathering of thought leaders in HIV treatment, prevention, and cure research. We’re thrilled to amplify the brilliant presenters from our division, each contributing to the advancement of healthcare practices.
Feb 19, 2026
New Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Mohanad Al-Obaidi
Dr. Mohanad Al-Obaidi joins UNMC ID as an associate professor coming from University of Arizona in Tuscon. His expertise is in care of immunocompromised patients with infections, and fungal infections. Read on to learn more about the newest member of our ID division. Welcome Dr. Al-Obaidi!
Jan 20, 2026
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