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Tom O'Connor and Karen Burbach UNMC public affairs

Advocate for cancer research, Liz Karnes, dies

Liz Karnes, an Omaha community leader who inspired many during her battle with cancer and various complications, died Thursday morning at her home. She was 53. “Liz was not just a strong advocate for Omaha, but she also was a strong advocate for UNMC and the Eppley Cancer Center,” said Ken Cowan, M.D., Ph.D., director of the Eppley Cancer Center.

Apr 25, 2003