Eppley Institute for Cancer Research

Workshop on structural biology, molecular biophysics is Aug. 1

The day-long workshop, to be held at the Sorrell Center, will feature five outside experts in the field.

Jul 16, 2024

Workshop co-coordinator Gloria Borgstahl, PhD

Cancer short course focuses on glycoimmunology

The event organized by the Eppley Institute for Research in Cancer will be June 27 and 28.

Jun 21, 2024

Prakash Radhakrishnan, PhD

From social media: Misty Pocwierz-Gaines, human of UNMC

UNMC’s social media accounts profile the people you meet each day around campus.

Jun 19, 2024

Misty Pocwierz-Gaines, cancer research training and education program manager

Joann Sweasy, PhD, honored by Penn radiation oncology

Dr. Sweasy, director of the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center, was an award recipient and lecturer through Penn Medicine Radiation Oncology.

Jun 12, 2024

Joann Sweasy, PhD

Haji Zoona Band lecture will explore cancer biology

UNMC’s Hamid Band, MD, PhD, and Vimla Band, PhD, are honoring Hamid’s mother, who died of cancer.

May 22, 2024

UNMC's Hamid Band, MD, PhD, with his mother, Haji Zoona Band

Three to be honored at UNMC commencement May 4

Barry Gold, PhD, will receive an honorary degree, while Kent Lacey, MD, and Michael Sitorius, MD, will receive J.G. Elliott Awards.

Apr 30, 2024

Barry Gold, PhD, Kent Lacey, MD, and Michael Sitorius, MD

Cancer Moonshot announces oncology providers to make navigation services more accessible

The Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center is among 40 leading cancer centers nationwide joining the effort.

Mar 14, 2024

Cancer center co-sponsors western Nebraska’s Latina Red Dress event

The event raises awareness, offers screenings and celebrates culture.

Mar 11, 2024

Juan Santamaria, MD, assistant professor in the UNMC Department of Surgical Oncology and program director for the Nebraska Breast Health Navigation Program, and Joann Sweasy, PhD, director of the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center

Dr. Cushman-Vokoun honored as UNMC’s Varner Educator Laureate

Allison Cushman-Vokoun, MD, PhD, speaks to the importance of experience in medical education.

Feb 29, 2024

Allison Cushman-Vokoun, MD, PhD

‘Heart to Heart’ welcomes new cancer center leader

Joann Sweasy, PhD, talks with UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, about joining the med center’s ‘all in’ fight against cancer.

Feb 22, 2024

Joann Sweasy, PhD, director of the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center and Eppley Institute for Research in Cancer and Allied Diseases, joins UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, in his latest “Health Care Heart to Heart” podcast episode.