Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center

Congratulations to the Cattlemen's Ball of Nebraska, Inc. on receiving the 2026 Champion for Cures Award from the Association of American Cancer Institutes (AACI)! Read more: go.unmc.edu/aaci-award-rec… #Nebraska

Congratulations to Nicholas Woods, PhD, on his recent @theNCI R21 Award! His project will test whether two existing drugs can make an aggressive, treatment-resistant pancreatic cancer subtype more responsive to chemotherapy.

Patients at the @BuffettCancer now have access to a promising new therapy that has generated national attention for its potential to improve outcomes for people with advanced pancreatic cancer. Read more: unmc.edu/newsroom/2026/…

Congratulations to Hongying (Daisy) Dai, PhD, on her recent National Institute on Druga Abuse R21 award! 🎉 Nicotine pouches are increasingly used by U.S. teens, yet little is known about their health effects. Dr. Dai's research aims to change that. #CancerPrevention

Welcome Dr. Buj! Raquel Buj, PhD joins the Eppley Institute as an assistant professor, studying how metabolic interactions between cancer cells and the tumor microenvironment regulate anti-tumor immunity and therapeutic response. Get to know Dr. Buj: unmc.edu/newsroom/2026/…

Meet April Hieatt, a stage IV Hodgkin lymphoma survivor and Clinical Trial Community Scientist. Her firsthand experience is helping shape more accessible cancer research for rural Nebraskans. Learn more about the community scientist program: unmc.edu/cancercenter/o…

Relapse after transplant remains the leading cause of death in high-risk AML and MDS. An investigator-initiated Phase 1 trial led by @VijayaRBhatt1 evaluated dordaviprone, a first-in-class oral drug, as post-transplant maintenance. Read in @AjHematology: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/aj…

We invite you to join us for the 2026 Cancer Survivorship Conference! Connect with others, learn from experts, and discover valuable survivorship resources. Registration opens this July. Follow the events page for registration information: nebraskamed.com/cancer/cancer-…

Great turnout for Grand Rounds with @RamalingamMD of @WinshipAtEmory! His talk covered the evolution of targeted therapies for lung cancer, resistance mechanisms, and the next generation of personalized treatments for patients with EGFR-mutated lung cancer. 🫁

Congrats to Corey Hopkins, PhD, whose PDE4-inhibiting compound is advancing toward clinical trials for Friedreich's Ataxia! Goldenrod Therapeutics, built on his research, recently secured $6.5 million in funding to pursue trials in 2027. Read more: unmc.edu/newsroom/2026/…

Join us next Tuesday for Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center Grand Rounds with @RamalingamMD, executive director of @WinshipAtEmory! Event details: events.unmc.edu/event/fred-pam…

Congrats to Tony Hollingsworth, PhD, and team on the launch of the Tumor-Informed Proteomics-Pancreatic Ductal AdenoCarcinoma (TIP-PDAC) project, a new international partnership with @ResoluteBio and @nyulangone to advance pancreatic cancer research!

Happy Fourth of July from the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center! We wish you and your loved ones a safe, healthy and memorable Independence Day. Enjoy the celebrations, take care in the summer sun and have a wonderful holiday! #July4th

Kristen Vlasak had no family history of cancer, but a free screening through @NebraskaMed's Genetic Insights Project revealed she, her mother, and her sister all carry an increased risk for certain cancers. Read how they faced their risk together: unmc.edu/newsroom/2026/…

The 28th @CattlemensBall brought together Nebraskans from across the state to support cancer research, care, and education. Our Health Tent welcomed 800+ attendees for free screenings & health resources. Thank you to all who made it possible!🤠 Read more: unmc.edu/newsroom/2026/…

Meet Cindy Urlacher, one of our dedicated Clinical Trials Community Scientists. Cindy brings firsthand patient experience, helping researchers design cancer clinical trials that are more inclusive and responsive to the people they serve. Learn more: unmc.edu/cancercenter/o…

🎉 Congrats to @VijayaRBhatt1 on being named Co-Chair of the Cancer in the Older Adult Committee for @ALLIANCE_org! The committee focuses on the unique needs of cancer patients aged 65+, including geriatric assessment, treatment-related toxicity, and quality of life.

Congratulations to Jian Xie, PhD, on his recent NIGMS grant! Dr. Xie will investigate how molecules on the surface of cells help viruses like HPV gain entry, with potential implications for the prevention of pathogen-related diseases. #Virology #CancerResearch

Earlier today, Dr. Margie Kasner (@KimmelCancerCtr) and AACI President Dr. Joann B. Sweasy (@BuffettCancer) welcomed nearly 600 attendees to #CRI2026 with remarks on maximizing the #AACICRI meeting experience and prioritizing access to clinical trials for all patients.

Cngratulations to @DeleDaviesMD on his appointment as the ninth Chancellor of UNMC, effective July 1. A respected physician, educator, researcher and leader, Dr. Davies has helped advance healthcare, education and research across Nebraska. We look forward to his leadership.