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Global Center for Health Security

- Our Expertise Overview
- Why Nebraska?
  Nebraska’s difference is an all-star, all-volunteer team that dedicated itself to being ready for any biocontainment crisis at any time.
- Leadership
  The Global Center is led by experts in biopreparedness and high-consequence infections research, education and clinical care.
- Scholars
  Our scholars are leading advancements in global health security.
- Affiliates
  Our affiliates are innovative experts collaborating to advance global health security.
- C-STARS
  C-STARS, the Center for Sustainment of Trauma Readiness Skills- Omaha is a collaboration between UNMC, Nebraska Medicine, and the Air Force Research Laboratory’s School of Aerospace Medicine. C-STARS Omaha works closely with UNMC’s Global Center for Health Security, iEXCEL, and the Nebraska Biocontainment Unit to take advantage of the medical center’s capabilities and expertise in biopreparedness training and research.
- Our Team
  Our team consists of a variety of professionals providing support and project management to further the Global Center for Health Security’s mission.
- Domains Overview
- Clinical Operations
  The Global Center for Health Security is the premier U.S. institution for management of high-consequence infections. Further, our clinical capabilities include biological, chemical, burn, and radiation domains.
- Education & Training
  Our expertise is now sought worldwide and officially sanctioned by the U.S. government. The GCHS is the home base to the national Training, Simulation, and Quarantine Center and the Nebraska Biocontainment Unit.
- Research
  The GCHS has laser-focused existing work by our leading scientists in fields like chemical weapons, drug discovery and public health.
- Innovation & External Partnerships
  The GCHS has partnered with many academic groups at UNMC and external partners to tackle the most pressing problems in emerging infectious diseases.
- Programs Overview
- Core Capabilities
  Learn about the GCHS’ 4 core capabilities: Emerging Pathogens Lab , Nebraska Biocontainment Unit , the National Quarantine Unit, and deployable teams.
- Core Programs
  The GCHS works with multiple core programs to enhance our capabilities to respond effectively to public health challenges.
- Partnerships
  The GCHS partners with many outside organizations to strengthen our commitment to addressing global health challenges through research and innovation.
- Associated Groups & Programs
  Learn more about the impactful programs led by GCHS leadership, scholar, and affiliates.
- Academic Programs
  Explore GCHS academic programs which include the Health Security Fellowship and the Biological Defense and Health Security program.
- Health Emergencies Overview
- Outbreaks to Watch
  Find information about emerging pathogens, diseases and outbreaks from around the world. Stay updated on the most recent information on worldwide global health and emerging pathogens outbreaks.
- COVID-19
  Explore our COVID-19 page for recent news, resources, manuals, and playbooks. Biweekly overviews of new data and developments presented by James V. Lawler, MD, MPH, FIDSA can now be found on the Health Emergencies page.
- HPAI H5N1- Avian Influenza
  Learn more about the current worldwide outbreak of HPAI H5N1- Avian Influenza and explore resources, news, webinars, and our unofficial map.
- Marburg Virus Disease
  Explore this page for comprehensive resources, information, news, and situational updates on the ongoing Marburg Virus Disease outbreak.
- Mpox
  The Global Center for Health Security is currently monitoring the spread of mpox. Learn more by viewing our resources.
- Measles
  The GCHS is currently monitoring measles cases. This page provides information, resources, and news.
The Transmission
- News Overview
- Events
  Find scheduled and past events involving the Global Center for Health Security.
- Annual Reports
  Find annual reports for our center and several of our programs.

C-STARS (Center for Sustainment of Trauma and Readiness Skills)

Col Dr. Elizabeth Schnaubelt

•Director of C-STARS Omaha
•Air Force Infectious Disease Physician
•Clinical Assistant Professor, UNMC College of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases
•UNMC Global Center for Health Security Scholar

Elizabeth Schnaubelt

Maj Owen Caron

•Deputy Director of C-STARS Omaha
•Air Force Emergency & Trauma Nurse

Maj Owen Caron

MSgt Jerald Calip

•Superintendent of C-STARS Omaha
•Air Force Respiratory Care Practitioner

MSgt Jerald Calip

TSgt Brandon Powers

•Non-Commissioned Officer In Chargeof C-STARS Omaha
•Air Force Public Health Craftsman

TSgt Brandon Powers

Lt Col Dr. Mark Cheney

•Medical Director of C-STARS Omaha
•Air Force Critical Care Anesthesiologist
•Associate Professor, UNMC College of Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology

Lt Col Mark Cheney

Maj Dr. Dan Cybulski

•Course Director of Principles of Biocontainment Care Course
•Air Force Infectious Disease Physician
•Assistant Professor, UNMC College of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases

Dan Cybulski

Lt. Col Tiffany Welsh

•Chief of Education & Training
•Air Force Emergency & Trauma Nurse

Tiffany Welsh

Maj Dr. Paul Pikman

•Physician Program Manager of C-STARS Omaha
•Air Force Pulmonary Critical Care Physician
•Assistant Professor, UNMC College of Medicine

Maj Dr. Paul Pikman

Capt Kelly Mittal

•Nurse Program Manager of C-STARS Omaha
•Air Force Infection Preventionist Nurse

Capt Kelly Mittal

Maj Dr. Kyle Harris

•Instructor of C-STARS Omaha
•Air Force Trauma Surgeon
•Assistant Professor, UNMC College of Medicine, Department of Surgery,Division of Acute Care Surgery

Mai Dr. Kyle Harris

MSgt Amber Obregon

•Instructor of C-STARS Omaha
•Air Force Respiratory Care Practitioner

MSgt Amber Obregon

SSG Scott Honnens

•Instructor of C-STARS Omaha
•Army Flight Paramedic

Bob Valentine, MBA

•Administrator of C-STARS Omaha
•Air Force civilian employee

Bob Valentine

Hallie Price

•Biomedical Equipment Technician of C-STARS Omaha
•Air Force civilian contractor

Hallie Price

Samantha Brockman

•Administrative & Technical Support Specialist of C-STARS Omaha
•Air Force civilian contractor