Research
With state-of-the-art facilities that put scientists and clinicians in collaborative spaces, the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center provides an unparalleled opportunity for researchers ready to make an impact on the future of cancer prevention and treatment.
Ours is the only cancer center in Nebraska with the National Cancer Institute (NCI) designation and one of just 72 NCI-designated centers in the country, based on scientific excellence and the capability to integrate diverse research programs focused on cancer.
Our partner in research, the Eppley Institute for Research in Cancer and Allied Diseases, is a multidisciplinary research institute at UNMC that also provides graduate and postgraduate training programs in cancer research.
Research Programs
Cancer Biology Program
The mission of the Cancer Biology Program is to discover and validate mechanisms of cancer initiation and progression that may lead to novel biomarkers and therapeutic targets, with an emphasis on breast, prostate and ovarian cancers.
Targets, Modulators and Delivery Program
The Targets, Modulators and Delivery Program's mission is to develop strategies for the identification and validation of cellular targets for cancer therapy, and for the discovery of small molecules and delivery methods that affect target function.
Cancer Prevention and Control Program
Cancer Prevention and Control Program aims at identifying and understanding the biological, environmental, behavioral, and social determinants that impact cancer risk with a special emphasis on disparities and rural populations of our catchment area. Discover methods for early detection and develop and implement interventions to prevent cancer. Improve the quality of life of cancer survivors and caregivers through research in survivorship and symptom management.
Clinical Trials
Having patients willing to participate in clinical trials is vital to discovering new cancer treatments. As a participant, you may or may not benefit directly from your involvement, but your contribution may help us understand how to help cancer patients in the future.
The integrated Cancer Repository for Cancer Research
The iCaRe2 is a multi-institutional resource created and maintained by the cancer center to collect and manage standardized, multi-dimensional, longitudinal data and biospecimens on consented adult cancer patients, high-risk individuals, and normal controls.
Shared Resources
The Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center is home to state-of-the-art facilities and provides support to shared resources at UNMC.
