When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, the University of Nebraska Medical Center was ready. They had faced Ebola, trained for decades on biocontainment and infectious disease, and had a team of people who had prepared in advance for that moment.  

Their experts in biopreparedness faced COVID-19 head on—developing new treatments, testing new ways to use personal protective equipment and providing important research on how the virus spreads. The Medical Center’s foundation of experience and expertise played a key role. 

In this episode of Leading Nebraska, we talk with Chris Kratochvil, UNMC’s Global Center for Health Security Distinguished Chair. He discusses the world-renowned infectious disease center and how UNMC is providing solutions needed to face the next pandemic.

To access a transcript of this podcast, visit https://nebraska.edu/nuforne/chris-kratochvil.

This show is based on a story written by Jackie Ostrowicki. It was written and produced by Mary Jane Bruce, co-produced and edited by David Fitzgibbon, and promoted and marketed by Ryan Rothman.

Leading Nebraska, Episode 17: UNMC’s Chris Kratochvil, “Mitigating Emerging Health Threats”

As he leads the University of Nebraska system and plans for its future, University of Nebraska President Ted Carter is putting years of military experience to good use. A retired Navy admiral with over 30 years of service to our nation, Carter has faced challenging decisions before. Today, as higher education faces the pandemic, he has put together a plan that will help Nebraska's only public university grow and thrive despite the current background of uncertainty.  

In this episode of Leading Nebraska, Ted Carter talks about what prepared him to lead the University through tough times, his strategy for the future—and why he believes the university will come out stronger on the other side.

For more stories or to access a transcript of this podcast, visit https://nebraska.edu/nuforne.

This show is based on a story written by Jackie Ostrowicki. It was written and produced by Mary Jane Bruce, co-produced and edited by David Fitzgibbon, and promoted and marketed by Ryan Rothman.

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The “Leading Nebraska” podcast shares the stories of the researchers, students, teachers and others across the University of Nebraska's four campuses who are making an impact. From teachers and doctors to engineers and ag experts, these Nebraska leaders are touching lives and making a difference.

For more stories or to access transcripts of these podcasts, visit nebraska.edu/NUforNE.

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