Eppley Institute for Cancer Research

Campus remembers Dr. Cowan, former director of cancer center

Services set for Tuesday for Ken Cowan, MD, PhD, whose ‘legacy will be felt for generations.’

Dec 16, 2024

Ken Cowan, MD, PhD

Nebraskan empowered by annual pancreatic cancer screenings

Jody Vondra navigates her family’s difficult roads through cancer and shares her perspective on the journey.

Dec 9, 2024

Jody Vondra, in the Chihuly Sanctuary at the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center, with a copy of her new book, “The Country Road Perspective"

Nominations open for new UNMC Staff Advisory Council

The 32-member council will act in an advisory capacity to the chancellor, administration and other university groups on behalf of all staff.

Dec 6, 2024

UNMC campus sign

Huskers recognize another winning team

The Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center and med center leaders were recognized at halftime of the Huskers’ win as part of Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month.

Nov 26, 2024

University of Nebraska, UNMC, Nebraska Medicine and Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center leaders and colleagues took the field at halftime of the Nebraska-Wisconsin game Saturday.

UNMC leader urges improved data access to boost cancer research

Joann Sweasy, PhD, director of the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center, and community groups recently testified on LR 377.

Nov 18, 2024

From left, Amanda McGill Johnson, executive director of Nebraska Cures; Joann Sweasy, PhD, director of the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center; Sen. Brad von Gillern of District 4; and Chris Kratochvil, MD, vice chancellor for external relations at UNMC and interim vice president for external Relations for the University of Nebraska System

UNMC’s Scientist Laureate: Hamid Band, MD, PhD

‘I believe that a long career requires us to be life-long learners. It has been a source of success for me – I highly recommend it.’

Nov 14, 2024

Hamid Band, MD, PhD

Early cancer detection experts convene at UNMC to share progress

Leading researchers from more than 23 institutions discussed advances in biomarkers research and early detection strategies.

Oct 30, 2024

UNMC College of Medicine Dean Brad Britigan, MD, addresses the meeting of the Early Detection Research Network Steering Committee.

New investigator: Harshraj Leuva, MBBS

Dr. Leuva is an assistant professor in the UNMC Division of Hematology/Oncology.

Oct 25, 2024

Harshraj Leuva, MBBS

New investigator: Suyong Choi, PhD

Dr. Choi is an assistant professor in the UNMC Eppley Institute for Research in Cancer and Allied Diseases.

Oct 21, 2024

Suyong Choi, PhD

New faculty spotlight: Xuanhua Peter Xie, PhD

Dr. Xie is an assistant professor in the UNMC Eppley Institute for Research in Cancer and Allied Diseases.

Oct 21, 2024

Xuanhua Peter Xie, PhD