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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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