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New Faculty Spotlight – Dr. Nicole Kusnik
Dr. Nicole Kusnik is joining our division as an assistant professor. Dr. Kusnik graduated from our ID fellowship in June 2026. She will be seeing patients at our Bellevue Medical Center community hospital. During her fellowship, Dr. Kusnik published several peer-reviewed articles and received many local and national awards for her teaching and research contributions. Read on to learn more about Dr. Kusnik.
Oct 1, 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
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
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
Fast, Accurate, and Practical: Rapid AST for Gram-Negative Bacteremia
Timely and accurate antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) is critical for managing bloodstream infections, and delays in initiating appropriate therapy can lead to serious complications. Conventional phenotypic AST, while reliable, can take up to 72 hours to result, and this can mean the difference between recovery and deterioration. Read more about a recent journal club presentation discussing this further!
Jan 8, 2026
🧬 Science, Safari, and Synergy: Nebraska ID Society’s Annual Meeting is THIS FRIDAY!
The Nebraska Infectious Diseases Society (NIDS) annual meeting is this Friday, August 15th at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, from 8am-5pm. Join us for a day filled with insightful discussions, networking opportunities, and the latest updates in the field of infectious diseases.
Aug 12, 2025
Welcoming our New Infectious Diseases Fellows: Dr. Albert Wu
We are excited to welcome Dr. Albert Wu as a new fellow in our Infectious Diseases program! Read on to learn a little more about him
Aug 4, 2025
New Leadership transitions in UNMC ID
2025 is a year of leadership transitions for our division. At the beginning of the year, we welcomed our new Division Chief, Dr. Dave Warren, to the division. Recently a few other leadership transitions have occurred starting July 1, and we are excited to share!
Jul 28, 2025
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