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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)
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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"
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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
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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
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New investigator: Harshraj Leuva, MBBS

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

Oct 25, 2024

Harshraj Leuva, MBBS
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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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Cancer center announces cancer prevention and control program

The new research initiative by the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center is aimed at improving cancer outcomes across Nebraska.

Oct 14, 2024

Vijaya Bhatt, MBBS, and Edward Peters, DMD, ScD
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Researcher gets UNMC support, NIH funding on a path to success

The college of pharmacy’s Jingjing Sun, PhD, is researching nanomedicine that can be administered safely and effectively to certain cancer patients.

Sep 25, 2024

Jingjing Sun, PhD, has received layers of intentional support from around UNMC as she arrived at the UNMC College of Pharmacy about a year ago and established her lab.
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Gold U winner Blumel has huge impact in oncology clinical research

Susan Blumel is credited as a thoughtful, caring research nurse and a role model for research personnel.

Aug 8, 2024

Susan Blumel
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UNMC joins trial exploring new pancreatic cancer treatment  

The study is evaluating the RenovoGem drug-device combination to treat Locally Advanced Pancreatic Cancer. 

Jul 11, 2024

Kelsey Klute, MD