The Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center

Patient Care
- Research Overview
- - Membership Directory
    Search a listing of full members of the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center, as well as directories of members by research program.
  - Membership Criteria
    Learn about the criteria for becoming a member of the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center.
  - Become a Member
    Apply for membership in the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center by submitting a short form.
- - Shared Resources
    The Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center is home to state-of-the-art facilities and provides support to shared resources at UNMC.
  - UNMC Cores and Shared Resources
    Researchers also have access to shared resources through the UNMC Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research.
  - Request Research Space
    Complete this form to request research space.
  - Research Funding Opportunities
    NCI-designated Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center supports Principal Investigators through pilot grants and seed funding to explore novel research ideas and engage in team science projects that address critical cancer care and treatment challenges.
- - Cancer Biology Program
    The Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center Cancer Biology Program represents a long-standing commitment to cancer mechanisms-focused research.
  - Targets, Modulators and Delivery Program
    This program develops and delivers small molecules to modulate validated cancer targets as eventual cancer therapeutics.
  - Cancer Prevention & Control Program
    This program aims at identifying and understanding the factors influencing cancer risk, with a special emphasis on disparities and rural populations in the catchment area.
- - Registries
    View registries that are currently enrolling subjects through iCaRe2.
  - Information for Patients
    Participation helps researchers understand specific cancer types, determine risk factors, advance treatment for patients and discover cancer prognostic markers.
  - Information for Researchers
    iCaRe2 aims to foster clinical and epidemiological studies and accelerate the secondary use of cancer and health related data for translational research.
  - Information for Sponsors
    Your gift will support the continuous system growth and improve strides in personalized medicine, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of cancer.
- Community Outreach Overview
- Mission
  The Community Outreach and Engagement Office aims to reduce overall cancer burden and eliminate cancer-related health disparities in its catchment area.
- Community Advisory Board
  This board advises on the direction of cancer center research, dissemination of evidence from ongoing research activities, and policy recommendations.
- Speaker's Bureau
  The Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center Speakers Bureau provides resources to community groups across Nebraska including experts to give presentations on cancer-related topics.
- Resources
  The Community Outreach and Engagement Office provides such resources as videos, infographics, reports and community needs assessments.
- Our Team
  Find members of the Community Outreach and Engagement Office team.
- Nebraska Breast Health Navigation Program
  This program is working to eliminate barriers for breast cancer survivors, using trained volunteers called Lay Patient Navigators who provide peer-to-peer support.
- Training & Education Overview
- Upper Midwest Emerging Scholars Exchange Program
  Learn about a new opportunity for Early Stage Investigators to share their research at peer institutions.
- Training Navigator Program
  The Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center Training Navigator Program is dedicated to cultivating the next generation of scientific leaders. The program aims on training cancer research scholars including predoctoral and postdoctoral trainees while also providing professional development opportunities for early stage faculty members.
- Leadership Overview
- Director's Message
  Read a message from Joann Sweasy, PhD, director of the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center.
- About the Center
  Learn about the mission and vision of the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center.

— The Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center — Community Outreach & Engagement

Together We Thrive

Community Outreach & Engagement

The Office of Community Outreach and Engagement (COE) is dedicated to improving health outcomes and addressing cancer health disparities by building relationships, advocacy, and collaboration. Our efforts include community-based research, resource support, cancer prevention education and cancer screening initiatives all informed by community determined needs. The COE team is committed to building strong partnerships across the Nebraska State.

Who We Serve

"The COE team is committed to reducing disparities and ensuring that all communities, especially those most vulnerable, have access to the care and resources they need to fight cancer and live the good life care-free. Together, we are working to build a healthier future for our communities." – Says Dr. Shinobu Watanabe-Galloway, Associate Director, Community Outreach & Engagement Office

Map Highlighting Cancer Care Facilities Across Nebraska

Catchment area map

Catchment Area Needs

Improve understanding of the cancer burden and needs of Nebraskans, especially underrepresented populations.

Discussion with delegates

Prevention and Control

Engage with community, health care, and public health partners to promote evidence-based interventions and policies to prevent and control cancers in Nebraska.

Discussion with community people

Community Engaged Research

Promote cancer clinical trials and community engaged research that address cancer issues affecting Nebraskans.

Provider educating and sharing cancer prevention materials with community people

Community Health Events

Community Conversations

Cancer Research and Health Talks

Breast navigation event

Patient Navigation Program

Provider sharing information on screening with the patient

Cancer Screening & Prevention Program

Scientists doing research in their lab

Resources for Researchers

Board members in a meeting

Community Advisory Board (CAB)

Interactive County Cancer Data Dashboard

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Interactive County Cancer Data Dashboard

Cancer InFocus Dashboard Nebraska Data

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Cancer InFocus Nebraska

Practitioner explaining screening details to patients

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Prevention and Early Detection

Access Resource Library

Services for Researchers

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Services for Researchers

Request for Services

Community Health & Risk Assessment Reports

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Community Health & Risk Assessment Reports