Cancer Center Research
Cattlemen’s Ball raises $1.9 million for cancer research
The annual event, hosted this year by the Weborg family of Cuming County, has raised more than $19 million since 1998.
Oct 2, 2023

Berenberg Invitational partnership maintains its success
Latest tournament brings bank’s total donations to PCCE to more than $2 million.
Sep 22, 2023

Dr. Joann Sweasy, expert in DNA repair, named cancer center director
Dr. Sweasy, an internationally recognized comprehensive cancer center director, will begin her new roles at the med center on Nov. 1.
Sep 19, 2023

Med center researchers publish breast cancer article in Human Genomics
The study delved into data on cancer mutations from a cohort of 554 regional breast cancer patients.
Sep 6, 2023

State to match $15 million in funding for fight against pancreatic cancer
Support from the state and community puts Nebraska in the forefront of the battle against the deadly disease.
Jul 27, 2023

Med center reps study digital health coaching for cancer survivors
The COACH study is one of the first to investigate augmented coaching and an individual’s health outcomes.
Jul 21, 2023

Pancreatic cancer team achieves national Center of Excellence
Nebraska Medicine earns the top honor for pancreatic cancer care by the National Pancreas Foundation.
Apr 20, 2023

Dr. Santamaria awarded NCI surgeon scientist grant
Juan Santamaria, MD, is studying breast cancer metastasis to the brain, hoping to improve outcomes for these patients.
Apr 19, 2023

AstraZeneca grant funds breast health navigators
The UNMC program will serve Omaha women from underserved communities.
Mar 20, 2023

UNMC researchers make key discovery in chemo resistance
The lab of Moorthy Ponnusamy, PhD, published findings common to pancreatic, ovarian and lung cancers.
Feb 23, 2023
