Cancer Center In The News
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Pilot partnership aims to provide support, address cancer disparities across rural Nebraska
Mar 6, 2026
International College of Surgeons section to meet in Omaha
UNMC’s Joshua Mammen, MD, PhD, is president of the ICS-U.S. Section and will serve as host for the Omaha event.
Mar 6, 2026
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
Dr. Sweasy to confront rural cancer as new AACI president
Joann Sweasy, PhD, became president of the Association of American Cancer Institutes on Oct. 21.
Oct 22, 2025
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
My North Star: Tragedy blazes trail for career fighting cancer
Joann Sweasy, PhD, sees opportunities to advance cancer care and research in transformative ways through the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center.
Jun 25, 2025
‘Heart to Heart’ spotlights cancer center’s Dr. Sweasy
NU President Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, talks with Joann Sweasy, PhD, director of the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center.
Apr 1, 2025
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
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
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
