In addition, he serves as the Clinical Microbiology Project Coordinator for The Nebraska Medical Center, UNMC’s hospital partner and as Biosafety Officer for the University system. Dr. Iwen’s research includes developing different laboratory tests (or “assays”) to detect and identify viruses, bacteria and fungi, as well as working with the highly infectious agent, Francisella tularensis or the cause of “Rabbit Fever”. He teaches courses for medical students, pharmacy students and physician assistant students. Dr. Iwen has received the Faculty Senate teaching award, the highest honor for those who teach in the medical school because the awardee is selected by faculty peers.