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Celebrating a Legacy of Leadership: Dr. Mark Rupp Honored with SHEA Senior Scholarship Award at IDWeek 2026
The Division of Infectious Diseases is delighted to celebrate Mark E. Rupp, MD, who received the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA) Senior Scholarship Award during the opening plenary session of IDWeek 2026.
Oct 22, 2026
Heading to IDWeek 2026? Here’s Where You’ll Find UNMC ID!
This year’s #IDWeek2026 features a diverse array of contributions from UNMC ID members, with 31 presentations by 22 members of our division, including several premedical students, medical students, pharmacy students, residents, and fellows! Read on for more details of where to find us at the meeting
Oct 15, 2026
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
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
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