Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center

Patient Care
- Research Overview
- - Membership Directory
    Search a listing of full members of the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center, as well as directories of members by research program.
  - Membership Criteria
    Learn about the criteria for becoming a member of the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center.
  - Become a Member
    Apply for membership in the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center by submitting a short form.
- - Shared Resources
    The Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center is home to state-of-the-art facilities and provides support to shared resources at UNMC.
  - UNMC Cores and Shared Resources
    Researchers also have access to shared resources through the UNMC Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research.
  - Request Research Space
    Complete this form to request research space.
  - Research Funding Opportunities
    NCI-designated Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center supports Principal Investigators through pilot grants and seed funding to explore novel research ideas and engage in team science projects that address critical cancer care and treatment challenges.
- - Cancer Biology Program
    The Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center Cancer Biology Program represents a long-standing commitment to cancer mechanisms-focused research.
  - Translational Cancer Research Program
    This program develops and delivers small molecules to modulate validated cancer targets as eventual cancer therapeutics.
  - Cancer Prevention & Control Program
    This program aims at identifying and understanding the factors influencing cancer risk, with a special emphasis on disparities and rural populations in the catchment area.
- - Registries
    View registries that are currently enrolling subjects through iCaRe2.
  - Information for Patients
    Participation helps researchers understand specific cancer types, determine risk factors, advance treatment for patients and discover cancer prognostic markers.
  - Information for Researchers
    iCaRe2 aims to foster clinical and epidemiological studies and accelerate the secondary use of cancer and health related data for translational research.
  - Information for Sponsors
    Your gift will support the continuous system growth and improve strides in personalized medicine, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of cancer.
- Community Outreach Overview
- Mission
  We are committed to reducing the cancer burden across Nebraska through strong partnerships, community-driven initiatives, and programs informed by community needs and priorities.
- Community Advisory Board
  This board advises on the direction of cancer center research, dissemination of evidence from ongoing research activities, and policy recommendations.
- Speaker's Bureau
  The Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center Speakers Bureau provides resources to community groups across Nebraska including experts to give presentations on cancer-related topics.
- Resources
  The Community Outreach and Engagement Office provides such resources as videos, infographics, reports and community needs assessments.
- Our Team
  Find members of the Community Outreach and Engagement Office team.
- Training & Education Overview
- Upper Midwest Emerging Scholars Exchange Program
  Learn about a new opportunity for Early Stage Investigators to share their research at peer institutions.
- Leadership Overview
- Director's Message
  Read a message from Joann Sweasy, PhD, director of the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center.
- About the Center
  Learn about the mission and vision of the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center.

Brake for Breakfast free drive-thru events

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Rise and shine for your healthy future. Don’t snooze on your screenings.

Brake for Breakfast is a free, drive-thru cancer screening and prevention event led by the Nebraska Medicine | Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center in partnership with UNL Extension and community partners across the state.

Originally launched as a local event, Brake for Breakfast has now expanded into a statewide initiative, bringing cancer screening education to Nebraskans—especially in rural and underserved areas.

What to Expect

At Brake for Breakfast events, participants can:

Enjoy a free breakfast and complimentary giveaways
Learn about cancer prevention, screening recommendations, and available resources

Events are designed to be quick, convenient, and accessible, offered as drive-thru morning events (from 7–9 a.m.) while supplies last.

Drive through one of the following locations across Nebraska:

Omaha: Home for Boys - 4343 N 52nd St, Omaha, NE 68104
Kearney: Nebraska Medicine | Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center – 2232 Chancellors Ave, Kearney, NE 68845
Grand Island: Morrison Cancer Center - 3563 Prairieview Street, Suite 100, Grand Island, NE 68803
Valentine: Cherry County Hospital - 510 N Green St, Valentine, NE 69201
Ord: Valley County Health System Conference Center - 2605 L Street, Ord, 68862
Norfolk: Prime Stop South - 1201 Prime Stop Way, Norfolk, NE 68701
Scottsbluff: Panhandle Public Health Department - 18 W 16th Street, Scottsbluff, NE 69361
McCook: McCook Christian Church - 507 W B St, McCook, NE 69001
Beatrice: Indian Creek Mall - 2205 North 6th St Beatrice, NE 68310
North Platte: Pizza Ranch - 201 E 6th St, North Platte, NE 69101