Environmental, Agricultural and Occupational Health
Dr. Lowe named inaugural Anne M. Hubbard Chair
John Lowe, PhD, becomes permanent chair of the UNMC Department of Environmental, Agricultural and Occupational Health on July 1.
May 29, 2024
![John Lowe, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/JohnMartinLowe022223-900x600.jpg)
Climate and health experts gather at UNMC, discuss collaboration
Universities, public health entities, NASA and others are working together to address climate-related public health challenges in the Midwest.
Apr 17, 2024
![Jesse Bell, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/JesseBell041724-900x600.jpg)
UNMC hosting course on clinical trials involving high consequence pathogens
The course will take place July 30-Aug. 1 at UNMC’s Training, Simulation and Quarantine Center. Virtual attendance also is available.
Apr 3, 2024
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UNMC celebrates agricultural innovation
Through its College of Public Health, UNMC is leading the way in ag health and safety and in assessing drought’s impact on health.
Mar 7, 2024
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NSRI receives $5 million for defense threat reduction work
UNMC’s Eric Carnes, PhD, is among those joining the work through NU’s National Strategic Research Institute.
Nov 28, 2023
![The new funding for the National Strategic Research Institute at the University of Nebraska allows additional NU researchers to join the team developing projects to counter weapons of mass destruction, including NSRI Fellow Eric Carnes, PhD, an associate professor in the UNMC Department of Environmental, Agricultural and Occupational Health.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/EricCarnes041723-900x600.jpg)
New faculty spotlight: Mystera Samuelson, PhD
Dr. Samuelson is an assistant professor in the UNMC Department of Environmental, Agricultural and Occupational Health.
Nov 20, 2023
![Mystera Samuelson, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/MysteraSamuelson112023-900x600.jpg)
UNMC speakers recognized for ‘Best Session’ at national conference
Jasmine Marcelin, MD, and Lauren Sauer spoke at Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America event.
Sep 20, 2023
![Jasmine Marcelin, MD, and Lauren Sauer](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/MarcelinSauer092023-900x600.jpg)
Public health faculty co-author assessment on drought, health
UNMC faculty worked in partnership with experts from the National Integrated Drought Information System.
Jul 7, 2023
![Jesse Bell, PhD, Rachel Lookadoo, JD, and Keith Hansen](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/BellLookadooHansen070723.jpg)
Academia and real life products: Chemical engineer finds perfect fit
NSRI Fellow Eric Carnes, PhD, is an associate professor of environmental, ag and occupational health at UNMC.
Apr 17, 2023
![Eric Carnes, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/EricCarnes041723-900x600.jpg)
Alcohol Center of Research-Nebraska awarded $8.8 million grant
Carol Casey, PhD, Todd Wyatt, PhD, and a team of investigators, obtained a grant on alcohol tissue injury.
Apr 12, 2023
![Carol Casey, PhD, and Todd Wyatt, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/CaseyWyatt041223.jpg)