Eppley Institute for Cancer Research

Economic leaders tour UNMC

“UNMC is an incredible asset to the state,” one visitor said.

May 3, 2019

Kristine Benson (tan blazer), economic development consultant for the Nebraska Department of Economic Development, uses the iWall while Brook Aken, economic development coordinator for the Omaha Public Power District, looks on.

Two UNMC programs play key role in pancreas cancer battle

Rapid autopsy, early detection screening programs are world-class initiatives.

Apr 29, 2019

From left, Michael (Tony) Hollingsworth, Ph.D., and Paul Grandgenett, Ph.D.

UNMC team plays key role in pancreatic cancer discovery

Drug combination appears to inhibit growth of cancer cells.

Mar 21, 2019

Pankaj Singh, Ph.D.

Fight against pancreatic cancer focus of testimony

UNMC leaders testify in support of a bill to create a center of excellence for pancreatic cancer research and treatment.

Mar 14, 2019

Testifiers at Tuesday's Appropriations Hearing on LB 669 included, from left: UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D.; State Sen. Mark Kolterman; Shirley Young, whose husband, Jim (Union Pacific's CEO), died of pancreatic cancer in 2014; Elli Aesoph; former U.S. Senator Bob Kerrey; and James Armitage, M.D.

UNMC student selected as Early-career Hill Day participant

Kimiko Krieger met with members of Congress to provide input on importance of research funding.

Mar 4, 2019

Kimiko Krieger

Retirement reception Monday for Simon Sherman, Ph.D.

Dr. Sherman spent more than 25 years as a UNMC faculty member.

Mar 1, 2019

Simon Sherman, Ph.D.

Dr. Thayer to focus efforts on clinical care and research

Sarah Thayer, M.D., Ph.D., will continue as a member of the UNMC faculty and the Nebraska Medicine medical staff, medical director of breast cancer clinical program.

Feb 20, 2019

Sarah Thayer, M.D., Ph.D.

Gov. Ricketts, Sen. Kolterman tour UNMC

Gov. Ricketts viewed iEXCEL technology, visited the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center during the visit.

Jan 15, 2019

From left, Tony Hollingsworth, Ph.D., UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D., Chris Kratochvil, M.D., Sen. Mark Kolterman, Gov. Pete Ricketts, and Ken Cowan, M.D., Ph.D., at Dr. Hollingsworth's lab in the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center.

Cancer center search committee named

Committee will begin national search for a new director of the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center and the Eppley Institute for Research in Cancer.

Jan 9, 2019

The Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center

Beatrice health leaders tour UNMC

A delegation from Beatrice Community Hospital & Health Center recently visited the medical center.

Jan 4, 2019

As part of the visit, hospital officials toured the Chihuly Sanctuary in the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center.