Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center
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](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/GloriaBorgstahl071624-900x600.jpg)
UNMC joins trial exploring new pancreatic cancer treatment
The study is evaluating the RenovoGem drug-device combination to treat Locally Advanced Pancreatic Cancer.
Jul 11, 2024
![Kelsey Klute, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/KelseyKlute071024-900x600.jpg)
A sneak peak at Nebraska Medicine’s new cancer center
Construction is progressing on the new cancer center in Kearney that is set to open later this year.
Jun 25, 2024
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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](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/PrakashRadhakrishnan062124-900x600.jpg)
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](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/MistyPocwierzGaines061924-900x600.jpg)
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](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Sweasy-900x600.jpg)
Interventional Radiology first in the region to use revolutionary cancer treatment
Pulsed electrical fields to target tumors may have more benefits beyond removal of those tumors.
Jun 4, 2024
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Free cancer risk assessment available for UNMC employees
UNMC employees can take five minutes to protect their health by completing this quick and easy assessment.
May 30, 2024
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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](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/BandCancerBiologyLecture052224-900x600.jpg)
Cancer center announces new community outreach leaders
The Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center team will be key in developing community partnerships, cancer education and screening events.
May 15, 2024
![Clockwise from top left: Keyonna King, DrPH, Patrick Maloney, PhD, Rachael Schmidt, DNP, and Juan Santamaria, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/OfficeofCommunityOutreachandEngagement051524-900x600.jpg)