Author: Jasmine Riviere Marcelin, MD

Dr. Mark Rupp: Celebrating a Legacy of Innovation and Impact

On December 31, our UNMC ID Division Chief Dr. Mark Rupp will step down from this role and assume a new position as interim Chair of the Department of Internal Medicine. We celebrate his legacy in our ID Division and look forward to his continued leadership of the department during this interim period. Many Thanks […]

Dec 23, 2024

Antimicrobial Awareness Week: Shorter is Better for Antimicrobial Stewardship

This post is part of a series recognizing Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2024. Today, we are sharing some examples of clinical situations where shorter antibiotic duration of treatment are recommended. This post was written by Jeremy Tigh, PharmD. Key Points8-10: Since 2019, IDSA has endorsed 5 days of antibiotics for patients with CAP who are clinically […]

Nov 21, 2024

Distinguished Scientist: Dr. Sara Bares receives UNMC New Investigator Award

Congratulations to Dr. Sara Bares, who received the UNMC New Investigator Award on November 14, 2024. Dr. Bares is an Associate Professor in the Division of Infectious Diseases. She joined the division in 2013 and her clinical and research interests include HIV treatment and prevention, HIV-related comorbidities and HIV in women. Dr. Bares has been successful […]

Nov 15, 2024

Sara Bares, MD, photographed with the Kaneko columns on Medical Center Plaza on Wednesday, October 26, 2022.

Clinical Guidance for Next-Generation Sequencing of Infectious Diseases: Q&A from the Antimicrobial Stewardship Team

The UNMC/Nebraska Medicine Antimicrobial Stewardship team has developed a new clinical guidance regarding use of infectious disease next generation sequencing diagnostic tests. There is currently no national consensus regarding the use of ID-NGS tests, nor have they been systematically compared to a diagnostic gold standard. The UNMC Antimicrobial Stewardship team reviewed the literature and evaluated […]

Sep 19, 2024

Breaking the Stigma: Zero HIV Stigma Day at the UNMC Specialty Care Clinic

UNMC’s Specialty Care Clinic is committed to providing compassionate and inclusive care for all patients, especially those with and at risk for HIV. In honor of Zero HIV Stigma Day (celebrated on July 21st), we reflect on the importance of breaking down the barriers of stigma that continue to affect individuals and communities. Understanding HIV […]

Jul 23, 2024

National HIV Testing Day: Let’s Stop HIV Together

National #HIVTestingDay is June 27. Dr. Sara Bares shares how we can Stop HIV Together.

Jun 27, 2024

Image: A diverse group of people standing together, holding hands, and wearing red ribbons. National HIV Testing Day logo with red ribbon and stethoscope on blue background. Text: National HIV Testing Day.

Remembering Dr. Diana Florescu

It is with profound sadness that the university of Nebraska medical center division of infectious diseases announces the passing of Dr. Diana Florescu.

Jan 30, 2023

Collage of photos celebrating Dr. Diana Florescu. Top Left, her most recent official university headshot. Bottom left, in action ballroom dancing with her dance partner. Middle, Dr. Florescu smiling holding the award for winning the ballroom dance competition. Top right, Dr. Florescu in her white coat caught in action in the middle of a smiling dance. Bottom right, Dr. Florescu discussing details of Novavax clinical trial

Recognizing Dr. Diana Florescu, Scientist Laureate

Last week Dr. Diana F. Florescu was honored at a celebration recognizing her recent achievement of being named the UNMC Scientist Laureate, the highest award UNMC bestows upon its researchers. Read on for more about Dr. Florescu’s recognition.

Jan 20, 2023

Graduating Fellows’ Last Words – Dr. Laura Selby

The following content was provided by graduating UNMC ID fellow, Dr. Laura Selby (pictured left). Dr. Selby will be transitioning to an infectious diseases faculty position in Bend, Oregon. Congratulations Laura! If one word could sum up my clinical experience of the last two years of Infectious Diseases fellowship it would be “pandemic”. When I […]

Jul 1, 2022

Graduating Fellows’ Last Words – Dr. Jonathan Ryder

The following content was provided by graduating UNMC ID fellow, Dr. Jonathan Ryder (pictured left). Dr. Ryder will be transitioning to an instructor faculty position at UNMC. Congratulations Jonathan! “As the seasons change, sometimes they blur together, nearly indistinguishable from each other. Yet, some seasons have such stark contrast, it’s hard to miss the transition. […]

Jun 28, 2022