Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center

Ribbon cut on pancreatic cancer clinical research unit space

The unit now is on the fourth floor of the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center, helping advance clinical trials of patients.

Feb 20, 2025

From left, cutting the ribbon are H. Dele Davies, MD, interim chancellor of UNMC, Sunil Hingorani, MD, PhD, director of the UNMC Pancreatic Cancer Center of Excellence, Jim Armitage MD, and Tony Hollingsworth, PhD.

Dr. Mahapatra grant to fund medulloblastoma research 

The team led by Sidharth Mahapatra, MD, PhD is exploring a novel treatment against the most lethal form of medulloblastoma. 

Feb 19, 2025

Sidharth Mahapatra, MD, PhD

Nebraska Breast Health Navigation Program breaks barriers

The program and its peer navigators work to ensure that no breast cancer patient is left without support.

Feb 14, 2025

Phyllis Mitchell-Butler

Celebration of life service for Dr. Cowan is Feb. 21

Med center community invited to remember beloved colleague and leader Ken Cowan, MD, PhD.

Feb 12, 2025

Ken Cowan, MD, PhD

Gold U winner Vidlak applauded for making a difference

Debbie Vidlak is a research project coordinator lead in the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center Clinical Trials Office.

Feb 6, 2025

Debbie Vidlak

Retirement reception for Cindy Plate is Feb. 3

Plate began her UNMC career in 2000 and joined the Eppley Institute for Research in Cancer and Allied Diseases in 2005.

Jan 28, 2025

Cindy Plate

Dr. Kim and ‘BEAT Cancer’ initiative receive prestigious award

The American Public Health Association Cancer Forum recognized the project for its groundbreaking screening effort in the African American community.

Jan 22, 2025

Jungyoon Kim, PhD

Revamped lab dedicated as a ‘WIN’ for researchers and patients

The Constance M. Ryan Wellness INnovation Laboratory, or WIN lab, was dedicated Dec. 10 in UNMC’s Student Life Center.

Jan 20, 2025

Connie Ryan (Photo courtesy University of Nebraska Foundation)

Celebration of Life service for Dr. Cowan set for Feb. 21

Med center community invited to remember beloved colleague and leader Ken Cowan, MD, PhD.

Jan 20, 2025

Ken Cowan, MD, PhD

Medical research highlights, December, 2024

The college received grant and funding awards representing more than $5 million in new funding in October.

Dec 17, 2024

Russell McCulloh, MD