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      • 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.

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  • March 2025

  • Mon 31

    Let’s Chat Cancer!

    March 31, 2025 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
    Village Empowerment Center 5190 Sprague Plaza, Suite 113A, Omaha, NE, United States

    Join us for an engaging evening with Dr. Jungyoon “J.Y.” Kim, as she discusses: The importance of early detection of colorectal cancer Insights from her research on colorectal cancer (BEAT Cancer)

  • April 2025

  • Sat 19

    14th Annual Wambli Sapa Memorial Powwow

    April 19, 2025 @ 12:40 pm - 5:00 pm
    Sapp 6311 Maverick Plaza, Omaha, NE, United States

    FPBCC will be in attendance to provide cancer prevention and screening education. Additionally, we will provide colorectal cancer screenings and prostate cancer screenings (PSA blood draw). Join us for the University of Nebraska at Omaha's 14th Annual Wambli Sapa Memorial Powwow on April 19, 2025, themed “We Are Urban: From Reservation To City Walking Between […]

    Free
  • May 2025

  • Thu 8

    Brake for Breakfast- Kearney

    May 8, 2025 @ 6:30 am - 8:30 am
    Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center- Kearney 2232 Chancellors Ave., Kearney, NE, United States

    Brake for Breakfast free drive-thru events Be sure to hit your brakes and stop by between 6:30 and 8:30 a.m. on either Thursday, May 8, or Friday, May 9, for FREE breakfast! This drive-thru event is a great way to treat yourself to a delicious breakfast and life-saving information without getting out of your car. […]

    Free
  • Fri 9

    Brake for Breakfast – Grand Island Health Center

    May 9, 2025 @ 6:30 am - 8:30 am
    729 North Custer Ave, Grand Island, NE 729 North Custer Ave., Grand Island, NE, United States

    Brake for Breakfast free drive-thru events Be sure to hit your brakes and stop by between 6:30 and 8:30 a.m. on either Thursday, May 8, or Friday, May 9, for FREE breakfast! This drive-thru event is a great way to treat yourself to a delicious breakfast and life-saving information without getting out of your car. […]

    Free
  • Sat 10

    Cinco de Mayo Omah Health Fair

    May 10, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Plaza de la Raza S 24th St & N St, Omaha, NE, United States

    Join an exciting Cinco de Mayo Health Fair! Immerse yourself in a wealth of health information and enjoy complimentary screenings provided by expert professionals from local health institutions. A team of health professionals will be on hand to answer all your questions. Don't miss out on this opportunity to prioritize your well-being! The Office of […]

  • Sat 10

    26.2 Mini Marathon

    May 10, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Community Wellness Collaborative 2120 N 29th St Suite 200, Omaha, United States

    Calling all cancer survivors, high-risk families, gene carriers, and everyone wanting to join us in this journey! Build hope with only 26.2 steps while embracing an opportunity to connect with those who can relate to cancer's impact on their lives.

  • Sat 17

    CRISP Symposium 2025

    May 17, 2025 @ 9:30 am - 3:00 pm
    The Venue at Highlander 2120 N. 30th St, Omaha, NE

    Please join the Center for Chronic Illness Self-management and Prevention (CRISP) for our spring symposium, "Connections: Strategies for Bringing Community and Science Together," with keynote speaker, Dr. Victor Sutton. Dr. Sutton is Director of the Office of Preventative Health at the Jackson Heart Group in Mississippi. This event will take place Saturday, May 17th, from […]

  • Wed 28

    Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska Annual Health Fair

    May 28, 2025 @ 9:30 am - 2:30 pm
    Winnebago Public School 202 Osborne St, Winnebago, NEBRASKA

    Ready to take charge of your health? Our Annual Health Fair offers something for everyone! Get free health checks, learn about healthy eating and fitness, explore community resources, and receive expert advice. Agenda: 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Set Up Time 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM Health Fair Exhibit 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM Clean […]

  • Sat 31

    African Community Health Fair

    May 31, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Autism Center of Nebraska 9012 Q St, Omaha, NEBRASKA

    African Immigrant Family Services presents: African Community Health & Wellness Fair, 2025 The 2025 African Community Health Fair is an organized event initiated by African Immigrant Family Services (AIFS) to promote health and wellness within a specific community. This fair brings together healthcare providers, community organizations, and local businesses to offer various health-related services, screenings, and […]

  • June 2025

  • Fri 6

    Cattlemen’s Ball

    June 6, 2025 - June 7, 2025
    10751 E B Line, Blue Springs, NE 68318 10751 E B Line, Blue Springs, NE

    The Cattlemen’s Ball of Nebraska is a charity whose mission is to raise money for cancer research through an annual fundraising event. The 2025 Ball will take place in Blue Springs, Nebraska on June 6 and 7. See you there! The Health and Wellness Tent will be operating from 9:00 AM until 4:00 PM on June […]

  • Fri 13

    Cancer Survivorship Conference: Surviving and Thriving Together

    June 13, 2025 @ 7:15 am - 1:15 pm
    Scott Conference Center 6450 Pine St, Omaha

    Friday, June 13, 2025 Scott Conference Center or via Zoom Schedule: 7:15-8:00 a.m.     Breakfast and Check-In 8:00-8:30 a.m.    Keynote: “I’m Sorry, I Didn’t Get It” by Lindsay Norris, RN 8:30-9:00 a.m.     Talk 2: “GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs for Cancer Prevention” by Brianna Johnson Rabbett, MD 9:00-9:30 a.m.    Break/Vendors 9:30-10:00 a.m.  Talk 3: “Genetics: Somatic Versus Germline” by Jessie […]

    Free
  • Sat 21

    American Cancer Society Relay for Life

    June 21, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Stinson Park 2285 S 67th St, Omaha, NEBRASKA

    Relay For Life is more than a walk – it’s a chance to come together in your local community to celebrate cancer survivors, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against every cancer as we come together for every life. Be a part of the global community of passionate supporters working to help end cancer […]

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