Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center
A thanksgiving to remember — more than just a holiday
On Nov. 25, Christopher Michael Draft visited the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center – Nebraska Medical Center for a meet-and-greet with the med center community.
Dec 2, 2025
Krista Patterson receives Gold U
Patterson’s compassionate leadership in clinical cancer trials honored.
Dec 1, 2025
New faculty spotlight: Kimberly Helseth, MD
Dr. Helseth is an assistant professor in the UNMC Division of Surgical Oncology.
Dec 1, 2025
Noted lung cancer research advocate to visit cancer center
Christopher Draft, a former NFL player whose wife died from lung cancer, will be at the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center on Nov. 25.
Nov 19, 2025
Dr. Mammen appointed ACSPA-SurgeonsPAC chair, leading national effort
Joshua Mammen, MD, PhD, is expanding surgeon participation in health care advocacy to ensure patients have access to the surgical care they need.
Nov 18, 2025
UNMC researchers publish findings on herpes simplex virus
The team determined the structure of the helicase-primase complex, offering a target for future antiviral therapies.
Nov 14, 2025
One-Stop Cancer Shops offer screenings to the community
More than 100 people received valuable cancer screenings during events at Mount Calvary Community Church and Nebraska Urban Indian Health Center.
Nov 11, 2025
Research leadership: Vijaya Bhatt, MBBS
Dr. Bhatt is a professor in the UNMC Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Oncology and Hematology.
Oct 31, 2025
UNMC researchers to study obesity and its cancer risks
Mariah Jackson, PhD, and Dana Verhoeven, PhD, received grant funding from the National Institutes of Health.
Oct 27, 2025
New faculty spotlight: Jordan Broekhuis, MD
Dr. Broekhuis is an assistant professor in the UNMC Division of Surgical Oncology.
Oct 27, 2025