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UNMC leader urges improved data access to boost cancer research
Joann Sweasy, PhD, director of the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center, and community groups recently testified on LR 377.
Nov 18, 2024
![From left, Amanda McGill Johnson, executive director of Nebraska Cures; Joann Sweasy, PhD, director of the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center; Sen. Brad von Gillern of District 4; and Chris Kratochvil, MD, vice chancellor for external relations at UNMC and interim vice president for external Relations for the University of Nebraska System](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/DataAccessTestimony111824-900x600.jpg)
Runnels to speak at Native American Heritage Month event
Kameron Runnels, who will give his virtual presentation Nov. 21, is vice chairman of the Santee Sioux Nation.
Nov 18, 2024
![Kameron Runnels](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/KameronRunnels111424.jpg)
‘Living tribute’ honors beloved nurse educator
A stream of colleagues came out to pay tribute to Louise LaFramboise, PhD, after her nearly four decade career.
Nov 15, 2024
![Ann Berger (at left), PhD, who retired as a professor from the UNMC College of Nursing, visits with Louise LaFramboise, PhD.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/NurseHonorGuard-051111524-900x600.jpg)
Today is the last day for NUFlex Benefits enrollment
This is the annual opportunity for employees to review their current benefit elections and make changes for 2025.
Nov 15, 2024
![Promotional graphic](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/NUFlexBenefits102424-900x600.jpg)
Employee giving featured organization: United Way of the Midlands
For more than 100 years, United Way of the Midlands has raised funds across the community to directly support local needs.
Nov 15, 2024
![United Way of the Midlands logo](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/UnitedWay112322-900x600.jpg)
New Nebraska Medicine clinic expands health care in the community
Bennington Health Center will open in fall 2025 to provide primary care services.
Nov 15, 2024
![A rendering of the new Nebraska Medicine-Bennington Health Center](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/BenningtonClinic2111524-900x600.jpg)
UNMC achievements, Nov. 15, 2024
Honors for Kristen Cook, PharmD, of the UNMC College of Pharmacy, and Nancy Olson, JD, of the UNMC Office of Regulatory Affairs.
Nov 15, 2024
![Kristen Cook, PharmD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/KristenCook041723-900x600.jpg)
UNMC for the record, Nov. 15, 2024
The Buffett Institute is growing, the UNMC College of Nursing has a new assistant dean and campus retirements announced.
Nov 15, 2024
![Walter Gilliam, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/WalterGilliam2020724.jpg)
UNMC’s Scientist Laureate: Hamid Band, MD, PhD
‘I believe that a long career requires us to be life-long learners. It has been a source of success for me – I highly recommend it.’
Nov 14, 2024
![Hamid Band, MD, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/HamidBand111424-900x600.jpg)
Learn about vaccines at next Science Café
James Lawler, MD, of the Global Center for Health Security, will discuss vaccines at the Nov. 19 event.
Nov 14, 2024
![James Lawler, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/JamesLawler111424-900x600.jpg)