Cancer Center Research
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
Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP) — training the next generation of scientists
Applications close February 1, 2026.
Jan 22, 2026
Upper Midwest Emerging Scholars
Regional exchange program helps early-career cancer researchers build collaborations and accelerate their scientific careers across Upper Midwest institutions.
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
