Eppley Institute for Cancer Research
Governor approves ‘Healthier Nebraska’ funds
Construction of a cancer research tower on the UNMC Omaha campus, a nursing and allied health education center in Kearney and a veterinary diagnostic center in Lincoln will receive state support thanks to budget bills signed Monday by Gov. Dave Heineman.
Apr 3, 2012
Legislature approves ‘Healthier Nebraska’ funds
A cancer research tower on the UNMC Omaha campus, a nursing and allied health education center in Kearney and a veterinary diagnostic center in Lincoln will receive state support if a budget passed by the Nebraska Legislature on Tuesday is approved by Gov. Dave Heineman.
Mar 28, 2012
American Idol sensation, Tim Halperin, to headline March 31 concert in Omaha
Westside High School performance will raise money for pancreatic cancer research at UNMC The public is invited to “An Evening of Music for Pancreatic Cancer” at 8 p.m., Saturday, March 31, at Westside High School, 87th and Pacific streets in Omaha. The concert will feature Tim Halperin, one of the top 12 male finalists in […]
Mar 27, 2012
New adolescent/young adult cancer guidelines released
UNMC’s Peter Coccia, M.D., leads panel that develops new guidelines.
Mar 23, 2012
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
