Eppley Institute for Cancer Research

Registration available for thoracic and GI oncology conference

The 19th annual conference will be held Oct. 31 and Nov. 1 at UNO’s Scott Conference Center.

Oct 17, 2024

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Hamid Band, MD, PhD, named UNMC Scientist Laureate

Dr. Band, a cancer researcher with the Eppley Institute, is credited as an exceptional scientist and an outstanding colleague.

Sep 18, 2024

Hamid Band, MD, PhD

UNMC achievements, Aug. 30, 2024

A manuscript published in Nature Communications, new roles in the Nebraska Medical Association and the UNMC College of Pharmacy serving as a host site.

Aug 30, 2024

Gloria Borgstahl, PhD

Gold U winner Blumel has huge impact in oncology clinical research

Susan Blumel is credited as a thoughtful, caring research nurse and a role model for research personnel.

Aug 8, 2024

Susan Blumel

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