Cancer Center Research

Upper Midwest Emerging Scholars

In the high-stakes world of cancer research, where every breakthrough can save lives, early-stage investigators often struggle to find their footing. When Jingjing Sun, PhD, joined the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) in September 2023, her journey was marked by both excitement and the uncertainty of starting an independent research career while navigating the […]

Sep 30, 2025

From left: Jingjing Sun, PhD, Sandipan Brahma, PhD, Grinu Mathew, PhD

Midwest cancer symposium is Oct. 7 at UNMC

The event will explore environmental determinants of pediatric cancer and congenital anomalies.

Sep 15, 2025

UNMC panelists include Julie Petersen, PhD, Jesse Bell, PhD, and Tara Nordgren, PhD.

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

Ken Cowan, MD, PhD

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.

Pediatric Cancer Research Symposium set for Aug. 20

The event, organized by the Child Health Research Institute and Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center, will be on the UNMC Omaha campus.

Jul 18, 2025

A young child looking ahead with the sun at his back

President of cancer institutes association to speak at UNMC

Robert Winn, MD, president of the Association of American Cancer Institutes, will be at the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center on July 8.

Jul 1, 2025

Robert Winn, MD

Cattlemen’s Ball is June 6-7 outside Blue Springs

The 26th annual fundraiser for cancer research will be hosted by Terry and Bev Acton on their ranch.

Jun 4, 2025

A picture from the 2023 Cattlemen's Ball

UNMC researchers find promising target for lung cancer treatment

The multidisciplinary team recently published their findings in the Journal of Clinical Investigation.

May 30, 2025

Imayavaramban Lakshmanan, PhD

Cancer center unites experts to advance prevention, early detection

The Cancer Prevention and Control Program launched last fall as part of the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center strategic plan.

May 2, 2025

Vijaya Raj Bhatt, MBBS, and Edward Peters, DMD, ScD, co-leaders of the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center Cancer Prevention and Control Program

UNMC researchers identify key protein in breast cancer brain metastasis

The team studying the progression in breast cancer patients published their findings in the journal Clinical Cancer Research.

Mar 27, 2025

Wasim Nasser, PhD