Cancer Center Research

Drug shows benefits after blood, bone marrow transplant

Researchers, led by UNMC’s Vijaya Bhatt, MBBS, published their findings on ruxolitinib in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.

Mar 3, 2025

Vijaya Bhatt, MBBS

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

From left, cutting the ribbon are H. Dele Davies, MD, interim chancellor of UNMC, Sunil Hingorani, MD, PhD, director of the UNMC Pancreatic Cancer Center of Excellence, Jim Armitage MD, and Tony Hollingsworth, PhD.

Dr. Mahapatra grant to fund medulloblastoma research 

The team led by Sidharth Mahapatra, MD, PhD is exploring a novel treatment against the most lethal form of medulloblastoma. 

Feb 19, 2025

Sidharth Mahapatra, MD, PhD

Dr. Kim and ‘BEAT Cancer’ initiative receive prestigious award

The American Public Health Association Cancer Forum recognized the project for its groundbreaking screening effort in the African American community.

Jan 22, 2025

Jungyoon Kim, PhD

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

Connie Ryan (Photo courtesy University of Nebraska Foundation)

Nebraskan empowered by annual pancreatic cancer screenings

Jody Vondra navigates her family’s difficult roads through cancer and shares her perspective on the journey.

Dec 9, 2024

Jody Vondra, in the Chihuly Sanctuary at the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center, with a copy of her new book, “The Country Road Perspective"

UNMC leader urges improved data access to boost cancer research

Joann Sweasy, PhD, director of the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center, and community groups recently testified on LR 377.

Nov 18, 2024

From left, Amanda McGill Johnson, executive director of Nebraska Cures; Joann Sweasy, PhD, director of the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center; Sen. Brad von Gillern of District 4; and Chris Kratochvil, MD, vice chancellor for external relations at UNMC and interim vice president for external Relations for the University of Nebraska System

UNMC’s Scientist Laureate: Hamid Band, MD, PhD

‘I believe that a long career requires us to be life-long learners. It has been a source of success for me – I highly recommend it.’

Nov 14, 2024

Hamid Band, MD, PhD

New investigator: Harshraj Leuva, MBBS

Dr. Leuva is an assistant professor in the UNMC Division of Hematology/Oncology.

Oct 25, 2024

Harshraj Leuva, MBBS

New faculty spotlight: Xuanhua Peter Xie, PhD

Dr. Xie is an assistant professor in the UNMC Eppley Institute for Research in Cancer and Allied Diseases.

Oct 21, 2024

Xuanhua Peter Xie, PhD
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