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Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center

Dr. Lunning named Armitage Chair in Hematological Malignancies

Matthew Lunning, DO, and James Armitage, MD, were honored at an event last Thursday.

Dec 15, 2025

A dinner was held to celebrate the James O. Armitage, MD, Chair of Hematological Malignancies. From left are Dr. Armitage, Mark Rupp, MD, and Matthew Lunning, DO.

Draft visits UNMC on mission to turn loss into purpose

Chris Draft, whose wife died from lung cancer, brought his message of advocacy to the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center.

Dec 8, 2025

Former NFL linebacker and lung cancer advocate Christopher Draft and Joann Sweasy, PhD, director of the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center

New faculty spotlight: Simran Elder, MD

Dr. Elder is an assistant professor in the UNMC Division of Oncology and Hematology.

Dec 8, 2025

Simran Elder, MD

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

From left, Christopher Michael Draft and Dr. Joann Sweasy, director, Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center

Krista Patterson receives Gold U

Patterson’s compassionate leadership in clinical cancer trials honored.

Dec 1, 2025

Krista Patterson

New faculty spotlight: Kimberly Helseth, MD

Dr. Helseth is an assistant professor in the UNMC Division of Surgical Oncology.

Dec 1, 2025

Kimberly Helseth, MD

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

Christopher Draft

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

Joshua Mammen, MD, PhD

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

Tahir Tahirov, PhD

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

From left, driver Bob Kehn, Melissa Baron of the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center, UNMC nursing students Rachel Kudirka and Natalie Barrera-Mendoza, and driver Jodi Winchell at the One-Stop Cancer Shop event