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Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center completes CCSG renewal<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center has officially submitted its Cancer Center Support Grant (CCSG) application to the National Cancer Institute (NCI), an important step toward renewing the Cancer Center\u2019s NCI designation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center’s CCSG grant renewal team celebrated the filing of the grant renewal in September.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The submission was the culmination of more than 12 months of preparation and collaboration to produce a complex, 15-component application spanning more than 1,500 pages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Faculty, staff, and leaders from UNMC, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, the University of Nebraska at Omaha and the University of Nebraska at Kearney contributed critical data, information and expertise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Joann Sweasy, PhD, director of the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center, thanked everyone who contributed to the project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe\u2019re incredibly grateful for the dedication and collaboration that made this submission possible,\u201d Dr. Sweasy said. \u201cThis is a meaningful reminder of what we can achieve together.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Sweasy said the submission reflected far more than a grant application. \u201cIt represents the collective dedication of a community united in advancing cancer research, improving patient outcomes, and working toward a future free from cancer,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Amy Overby, associate director, cancer center administration, said: \u201cAn NCI designation demonstrates the strength of our cancer research and our commitment to translating discoveries into better ways to prevent, detect and treat cancer for people across Nebraska and the broader region.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Sweasy said: \u201cThe Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center administration extends its sincere gratitude to everyone who contributed to this effort and for their shared commitment to our mission: to understand, prevent and treat cancer in Nebraska through leading-edge research, exceptional patient care, premier education and training, and meaningful outreach to all Nebraskans.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Welcome reception set for Buffett Graduate Scholars; RSVP through Oct. 6<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A welcome reception for the 2026-27 Buffett Graduate Scholars, including UNMC and the Munroe-Meyer Institute\u2019s Marisol Loza Hernandez, will be held on Oct. 12 from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., at the Buffett Early Childhood Institute, 2111 S. 67th St., Suite 350, Omaha, Nebraska.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Those interested are asked to RSVP by Oct. 6<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The university community is invited to meet the next generation of researchers at the reception, which will feature brief presentations and a Q&A session with University of Nebraska doctoral students. Lunch will also be served.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meet this year\u2019s scholars and learn more about their work here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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