Month: September 2026

Welcoming our New Infectious Diseases Fellows: Dr. Brianna Desa

We are excited to welcome Dr. Brianna Desa as a new fellow in our Infectious Diseases program! Read on to learn a little more about her Tell us about the position you are starting As a fellow, I will work closely with infectious disease attending physicians as well as internal medicine residents and medical students […]

Sep 24, 2026

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

Large group of conference attendees gathered for a group photo after a professional development and networking session, with many participants giving thumbs-up gestures

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

Presenter discusses a research poster with attendees during a poster session at a scientific conference