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        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.

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        The Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center Cancer Biology Program represents a long-standing commitment to cancer mechanisms-focused research.

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        This program develops and delivers small molecules to modulate validated cancer targets as eventual cancer therapeutics.

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        Your gift will support the continuous system growth and improve strides in personalized medicine, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of cancer.

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      This board advises on the direction of cancer center research, dissemination of evidence from ongoing research activities, and policy recommendations.

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  • August 2026

  • Wed 26
    oncology symposium

    Central Nebraska Oncology Symposium

    August 26 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm

    Wednesday, August 26 | 4:30-6 PM 2204 University Dr. Kearney, NE The Central Nebraska Oncology Symposium is a free continuing-education event for physicians, nurses, social workers, and advanced care practitioners, presented in collaboration by the Heartland Cancer Foundation, GRACE Cancer Foundation, and NCS HOPE Foundation. This year's program focuses on colorectal cancer and includes CEU […]

  • Thu 27
    omaha tribe of nebraska

    Omaha Tribe Powwow

    August 27 @ 9:00 am - 9:00 pm

    Thursday, August 27 | 9AM-9PM Omaha Powwow Grounds, Macy, NE The Omaha Tribe of Nebraska hosts its annual Hede' Wachi Celebration, a four-day powwow (Aug 27-30) honoring the harvest and the fellowship of the people, with drum and dance contests, Native foods, and tribes from across the region. The celebration is open to the public. […]

  • Fri 28

    One Stop Cancer Shop

    August 28 @ 4:30 pm - 8:30 pm

    Friday, August 28| 4:30 PM - 8:30 PM The Malone Center, 2110 U Street, Lincoln, NE 68503 The One Stop Cancer Shop is a community-collaborative initiative that aims at providing free cancer screenings for Omaha, NE residents who have the greatest risk factors for cancer prevalence in our community. Upcoming One Stop Cancer Shop events: […]

  • September 2026

  • Fri 4
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    Cancer Survivorship Conference: Surviving and Thriving Together

    September 4

    Friday, September 4 Scott Conference Center or via Zoom Are you a survivor, caregiver, ally, identified as “high risk” due to genetics or a medical professional interested in cancer survivorship? Join us for our upcoming conference! Together we’ll enjoy: • An opportunity to connect and discover survivorship resources • Discussions centered on cancer survivorship from […]

  • Tue 15
    husker harvest days 2026

    Husker Harvest Days

    September 15 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

    September 15-17 | 9AM- 4 PM 9000 W Husker Hwy., Wood River, NE For over 40 years, Husker Harvest Days has delivered unforgettable events to farming families by providing a world-class space for networking with agriculture's industry leaders from around the globe. It's where farmers and ranchers gather to gain priceless insights for their operations […]

  • Sat 19
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    West Point Farmer’s Market – Screening Event

    September 19 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 am

    Saturday, September 19 | 8-11 AM 430 N. Monitor St., West Point, NE This is a community event that will include hosting the West Point Farmer's Market in the parking lot of Franciscan Healthcare. Individuals are then able to come in and participate in eligible screenings. In partnership with Franciscan Healthcare and the Elkhorn Valley […]

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