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Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center

James Armitage, M.D., receives national recognition

American Society of Clinical Oncology honors Dr. Armitage’s pioneering efforts in lymphoma treatment.

Jun 9, 2014

Sandra Swain, M.D., past president of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), at right, presents James Armitage, M.D., with the Special Achievement Award. (Photo courtesy of ASCO.)

UNMC for the record

News and notes from the UNMC community.

Jun 6, 2014

From left, Chris Draft, Ron Hartman and Rudy Lackner, M.D.

Webcam offers bird’s-eye view of construction

Camera allows viewers to monitor construction of the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center.

Jun 2, 2014

Intercampus effort may impact cancer treatment

UNMC, UNL, UNO collaborate to explore the potential of a molecule that may unlock treatment strategies.

May 30, 2014

Surinder Batra, Ph.D., professor and chairman of UNMC's Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Wellness Wednesday: Join the Relay for Life

June event raises funds for cancer research. Also: Fitness Friday returns May 30.

May 21, 2014

Members of the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center 2013 Relay for Life team. From left: Tate Wolf, Becky Wolf, Tina Cope and Jim Cope.

St. Baldrick’s wants you (to be bald)

The annual event, set for July, raises funds for pediatric cancer research and is currently seeking participants.

May 12, 2014

Donald Coulter, M.D., and friend at last year's St. Baldrick's event.

‘Last call’ for tickets to 2014 Cattlemen’s Ball of Nebraska

Tickets going fast for June 6-7 event in Panhandle of Nebraska

May 6, 2014

Grant helps Dr. Teoh-Fitzgerald target breast cancer

National Institutes of Health grant will help examine the microenvironment of breast tumors.

May 5, 2014

Melissa Teoh-Fitzgerald, Ph.D.

Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center moves forward

Budget, financing approvals latest step as center moves toward completion.

Apr 8, 2014

Sarah Thayer, M.D., Ph.D., joins Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center

Internationally recognized physician-scientist starts May 1 as associate director for clinical affairs and physician-in-chief.

Mar 7, 2014