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Cancer Center In The News

Nebraska Medicine patient is first to receive new MS therapy

A first-of-its-kind clinical trial is examining the effectiveness of allogeneic CAR T-Cell therapy.

Aug 6, 2025

Nebraska Medicine patient Jan Janisch-Hanzlik is first in the world to receive a new allogeneic CAR T-Cell therapy for multiple sclerosis.

Nebraska Medicine to pioneer breakthrough proton therapy treatment

Proton therapy expected to be available to patients at the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center in spring 2027.

Mar 26, 2025

The Fred & Pamela Buffett Center-Nebraska Medical Center

Ribbon cut on pancreatic cancer clinical research unit space

The unit now is on the fourth floor of the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center, helping advance clinical trials of patients.

Feb 20, 2025

From left, cutting the ribbon are H. Dele Davies, MD, interim chancellor of UNMC, Sunil Hingorani, MD, PhD, director of the UNMC Pancreatic Cancer Center of Excellence, Jim Armitage MD, and Tony Hollingsworth, PhD.

Revamped lab dedicated as a ‘WIN’ for researchers and patients

The Constance M. Ryan Wellness INnovation Laboratory, or WIN lab, was dedicated Dec. 10 in UNMC’s Student Life Center.

Jan 20, 2025

Connie Ryan (Photo courtesy University of Nebraska Foundation)

‘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

One shared name for multiple cancer care locations 

Four locations across Nebraska will share Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center name, including the newest center in Kearney. 

Sep 23, 2024

An artist's rendering of the Nebraska Medicine Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center location in Kearney, Nebraska.

Dr. Mammen is cancer center’s new physician-in-chief

Joshua Mammen, MD, PhD, hopes to improve access to care, including access to clinical trials, across Nebraska.

Sep 9, 2024

Joshua Mammen, MD, PhD

A sneak peak at Nebraska Medicine’s new cancer center

Construction is progressing on the new cancer center in Kearney that is set to open later this year.

Jun 25, 2024

Construction site.