Region 7 Infectious Disease Briefings
UNMC’s Global Center for Health Security (GCHS), in collaboration with the Region VII Disaster Health Response Ecosystem (R7DHRE) conducts biweekly meetings with local and state public health and healthcare representatives.
These meetings focus on reviewing and discussing recent developments related to current infectious disease challenges. Dr. James V. Lawler, MD, MPH, FIDSA, presents comprehensive updates on data and advancements at local, state, national, and international levels. Additionally, regional experts offer insights into current outbreaks and clinical situations within Region 7. Starting in 2025, the most recent biweekly recording is accessible below. Older recordings can be found on the GCHS website here.
May 18, 2026 Briefing Recording
Presented by guest speaker Richard Hankins, MD, MS
Assistant Professor, UNMC Division of Infectious Diseases
Assistant Medical Director, Nebraska Biocontainment Unit