Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center
Student spotlight – Meet Margaret Taylor
Cancer research graduate student enjoys the thrill of discovery.
Feb 12, 2016
![Margaret Taylor](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Taylor.jpg)
Video tour: Lauritzen Outpatient Center & Fritch Surgery Center
Video tour offers look inside new facility.
Feb 11, 2016
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Study explores gaps in prostate cancer communication
Researchers find men and their health providers are not having important discussions when it comes to prostate cancer screening and treatment.
Feb 3, 2016
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Cancer center to urge increased vaccination for HPV
The Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center has joined 68 other top cancer centers in issuing statement.
Feb 2, 2016
![Ken Cowan, M.D., Ph.D., director of the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Cowan07051.jpg)
University’s economic impact: $3.9 billion
Independent analysis explored the impact of the university’s teaching, research and outreach activities.
Feb 1, 2016
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Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center physicians urge increased HPV vaccination
National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated cancer centers joined in the effort in the spirit of President Barack Obama’s State of the Union call for a national “moonshot” to cure cancer, a collaborative effort led by Vice President Joe Biden.
Jan 28, 2016
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Distinguished Scientist: Jennifer Black, Ph.D.
Research awards ceremony will be held Feb. 11.
Jan 27, 2016
![Jennifer Black, Ph.D.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Black0127.jpg)
![Nicholas Woods, Ph.D.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Woods0125.jpg)
New Investigator: Rene Opavsky, Ph.D.
The research award ceremony will be held on Feb. 11.
Jan 20, 2016
![Rene Opavsky, Ph.D.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Rene0208.jpg)
Komen grant to train breast cancer advocates
Goal of $50,146 grant is to get appropriate diagnosis, treatment.
Jan 13, 2016
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