Cancer Center Inside Story
Cancer center earns national ranking from U.S. News
The ranking places the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center among the nation’s top programs for treating complex cancer cases.
Aug 6, 2026
A Q&A with UNMC’s James Armitage, MD
Dr. Armitage credits teamwork for elevating UNMC’s work in lymphoma research.
Jun 15, 2026
American Cancer Society grants support early-stage investigators’ research
Four early-stage investigators received American Cancer Society Institutional Research Grant pilots, supporting innovative projects in prostate cancer treatment, cancer-related muscle wasting, colorectal cancer survivorship, and rural breast cancer care access.
Feb 25, 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
Leading the charge against breast cancer
The Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center has a goal to create an endowed chair with a special legacy: the Kenneth Cowan, MD, PhD, Distinguished Chair in Breast Cancer Clinical Research.
Sep 2, 2025
Jessi Delaney, selfless in her patient care, is Gold U winner
Delaney, a clinical study nurse coordinator with the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center’s Clinical Trials Office, will be honored at Thursday’s NU Board of Regents meeting.
Aug 13, 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
New faculty spotlight: Jennifer Bailey-Lundberg, PhD
Dr. Bailey-Lundberg is an associate professor in the UNMC Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology and principal investigator of the Bailey-Lundberg Lab.
Apr 3, 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
Gold U winner Vidlak applauded for making a difference
Debbie Vidlak is a research project coordinator lead in the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center Clinical Trials Office.
Feb 6, 2025
