Eppley Institute for Cancer Research
New cancer guidelines developed for adolescent and young adult (AYA) age group
UNMC oncologist heads panel trying to improve outcomes in difficult-to-treat group A University of Nebraska Medical Center pediatric oncologist, Peter F. Coccia, M.D., served as chairman of a national panel that developed new guidelines for the diagnosis, treatment, and after therapy for adolescents and young adults with cancer. The adolescent and young adult (AYA) group […]
Mar 19, 2012
Pancreatic cancer researcher Tony Hollingsworth, receives top research award
Dr. Hollingsworth one of 22 to be recognized.
Mar 19, 2012
Sixth Scientist Laureate, distinguished scientists named
Tony Hollingsworth, Ph.D., professor and director of pancreatic cancer research at the Eppley Institute, has been named UNMC’s sixth Scientist Laureate. Also, see a list of the latest class of Distinguished Scientists and New Investigators.
Feb 20, 2012
Geneva, Neb., native chose to stay in Nebraska to study cancer research
This is the second of five stories we are sending over the next 8 days that help demonstrate the importance of a major University of Nebraska initiative. Called "Building a Healthier Nebraska," the initiative seeks a $91 million investment from the state to support construction projects in Omaha, Lincoln and Kearney. The initiative will improve […]
Feb 17, 2012
Clarification on Eppley Institute renovation – closed until April 2013
The Eppley Institute will close for renovations on Monday and won’t reopen until April 2013.
Feb 9, 2012
Spotlight on new faculty – Jenny Black, Ph.D.
Jenny Black, Ph.D., professor and program leader for a developing gastrointestinal cancer research program in the Eppley Institute, is among the many new faculty members at UNMC.
Feb 8, 2012
Eppley Institute building to close until April 2013 — CORRECTED
On Monday, all levels of the Eppley Cancer Institute will close to all traffic until April 2013 for renovation.
Feb 8, 2012
Legislature to hear testimony for university projects
In the coming weeks, the Nebraska Legislature’s Appropriations Committee will debate its preliminary budget recommendations and possible support of four University of Nebraska projects.
Feb 1, 2012
Regents show support for ‘Healthier Nebraska’ initiative
The University of Nebraska Board of Regents approved a resolution on Friday to express its support for the University of Nebraska’s “Building a Healthier Nebraska” initiative.
Jan 31, 2012
Dr. Wagner-led study yields novel breast cancer finding
Every three minutes a woman in the United States is diagnosed with breast cancer. Of those women, approximately one in five test positive for Her2, an aggressive type of breast cancer that is harder to fight because it is less responsive to hormonal therapy.
Jan 24, 2012
