Eppley Institute for Cancer Research

2014 Cattlemen’s Ball raises $1.3 million for cancer research

Tops $1 million mark for fifth consecutive year

Jul 31, 2014

Ken Cowan, M.D., Ph.D. (right), director of the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center, with University of Nebraska Interim President  James Linder, M.D., and his wife Karen.

St. Baldrick’s event set for today

Clinical enterprise looks to raise $10,000 to support cancer research.

Jul 11, 2014

Ten-year-old Isaac Gibson was thrilled to get the chance to shave the head of his oncologist, Don Coulter, M.D. Some of Dr. Coulter's research has been supported by money raised for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation.

Wellness Wednesday: Weekend events have impact

Purple Stride 5K, Scottish Rite Golf Tournament support important research, programming.

Jun 18, 2014

Purple Stride benefits pancreatic cancer research

Registration is still open for Saturday’s walk and run event.

Jun 16, 2014

Members of the Tumornators, a UNMC/clinical enterprise-affiliated team taking part in the Purple Stride event. From left: Quan Ly, M.D., Melissa Campbell, Aaron Sasson, M.D., and Rachel Burg.

James Armitage, M.D., receives national recognition

American Society of Clinical Oncology honors Dr. Armitage’s pioneering efforts in lymphoma treatment.

Jun 9, 2014

Sandra Swain, M.D., past president of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), at right, presents James Armitage, M.D., with the Special Achievement Award. (Photo courtesy of ASCO.)

UNMC for the record

News and notes from the UNMC community.

Jun 6, 2014

From left, Chris Draft, Ron Hartman and Rudy Lackner, M.D.

Webcam offers bird’s-eye view of construction

Camera allows viewers to monitor construction of the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center.

Jun 2, 2014

2014 Cattlemen’s Ball tickets officially sold out

Premier annual event set for June 6-7 in Banner County

Jun 2, 2014

Intercampus effort may impact cancer treatment

UNMC, UNL, UNO collaborate to explore the potential of a molecule that may unlock treatment strategies.

May 30, 2014

Wellness Wednesday: Join the Relay for Life

June event raises funds for cancer research. Also: Fitness Friday returns May 30.

May 21, 2014