Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center

‘We will be at home here’

The Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center-Kearney welcomes its team.

Dec 5, 2024

Following the ribbon cutting and open house Dec. 3, the new Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center-Kearney facility will open Dec. 16.

Huskers recognize another winning team

The Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center and med center leaders were recognized at halftime of the Huskers’ win as part of Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month.

Nov 26, 2024

University of Nebraska, UNMC, Nebraska Medicine and Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center leaders and colleagues took the field at halftime of the Nebraska-Wisconsin game Saturday.

UNMC leader urges improved data access to boost cancer research

Joann Sweasy, PhD, director of the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center, and community groups recently testified on LR 377.

Nov 18, 2024

From left, Amanda McGill Johnson, executive director of Nebraska Cures; Joann Sweasy, PhD, director of the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center; Sen. Brad von Gillern of District 4; and Chris Kratochvil, MD, vice chancellor for external relations at UNMC and interim vice president for external Relations for the University of Nebraska System

UNMC’s Scientist Laureate: Hamid Band, MD, PhD

‘I believe that a long career requires us to be life-long learners. It has been a source of success for me – I highly recommend it.’

Nov 14, 2024

Hamid Band, MD, PhD

New faculty spotlight: Jesse Hirner, MD

Dr. Hirner is an assistant professor, director of supportive oncodermatology and director of pigmented lesions clinic for the UNMC Department of Dermatology.

Nov 5, 2024

Jesse Hirner, MD

Early cancer detection experts convene at UNMC to share progress

Leading researchers from more than 23 institutions discussed advances in biomarkers research and early detection strategies.

Oct 30, 2024

UNMC College of Medicine Dean Brad Britigan, MD, addresses the meeting of the Early Detection Research Network Steering Committee.

New investigator: Harshraj Leuva, MBBS

Dr. Leuva is an assistant professor in the UNMC Division of Hematology/Oncology.

Oct 25, 2024

Harshraj Leuva, MBBS

Second ‘One-Stop Cancer Shop’ event set for Saturday

The event is sponsored by the UNMC College of Nursing, Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center, Nebraska Medicine and community partners.

Oct 25, 2024

Claire Thiele, UNMC nursing student, volunteered at the first One-Stop Cancer Shop event in September.

New faculty spotlight: Xuanhua Peter Xie, PhD

Dr. Xie is an assistant professor in the UNMC Eppley Institute for Research in Cancer and Allied Diseases.

Oct 21, 2024

Xuanhua Peter Xie, PhD

Registration available for thoracic and GI oncology conference

The 19th annual conference will be held Oct. 31 and Nov. 1 at UNO’s Scott Conference Center.

Oct 17, 2024

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