Eppley Institute for Cancer Research
New UNMC Faculty Senate leaders for 2026-27
Senate serves as ‘the voice of the faculty with the administration.’
Aug 27, 2026
Ted Mikuls, MD, named UNMC’s 21st Scientist Laureate
Dr. Mikuls will be honored, along with 23 other researchers, at an awards event on Oct. 29 at the Omaha campus.
Aug 26, 2026
Trailblazing a decade of CAR T-cell therapy
Hundreds gathered for an evening to celebrate 10 years of the groundbreaking therapy at the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center, Nebraska Medicine and UNMC.
Aug 11, 2026
Harold M. Maurer, MD, remembered as visionary leader, builder
The former UNMC chancellor left his mark in more ways than one.
Aug 10, 2026
Registration open for 2026 Midwest Radiation Oncology Symposium
The event will be held Aug. 21-22 at the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center, with a virtual attendance option.
Jul 29, 2026
New faculty spotlight: Raquel Buj, PhD
Dr. Buj is an assistant professor with the Eppley Institute for Research in Cancer and Allied Diseases.
Jul 22, 2026
Remembering UNMC’s Ed Rau
A celebration of life is July 15 for Rau, who served nearly 40 years supporting cancer research laboratories at the Eppley Institute.
Jul 10, 2026
Lemon Short Course in Cancer Biology set for June 29-30
This year’s program will explore how insights into DNA repair and cellular processes are transforming cancer treatment.
Jun 17, 2026
New faculty spotlight: Sicong Zhang, PhD
Dr. Zhang is an assistant professor with the Eppley Institute for Research in Cancer and Allied Diseases.
May 20, 2026
Cancer center hosts Midwest Data Partner’s Workshop
More than 100 attendees from across the city, state and region came to UNMC on April 30.
May 13, 2026