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

Midwest cancer symposium is Oct. 7 at UNMC
The event will explore environmental determinants of pediatric cancer and congenital anomalies.
Sep 15, 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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
