Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center

Thrilled to welcome @DrKatyMoore as Deputy Director of the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center! She will also serve as Director of Phase 1 Oncology Trials, expanding early-phase studies and development of new cancer therapies. Read more: unmc.edu/newsroom/2026/…

Join us Tuesday, March 31 as @DrKarenKnudsen, CEO of @parkerici, presents "Rewiring the system: new models to accelerate cancer cures." In person or via Zoom. You won't want to miss this one! Event details: events.unmc.edu/event/fred-pam…

#PatientSafetyWeek is a timely reminder that participant protection is foundational to rigorous clinical research. Cancer clinical trials undergo extensive review and are continuously monitored by IRBs, data safety monitoring boards, and research teams.

Meet Grace Waldron — 2025 Miss Nebraska and second-year PhD student at UNMC, using her platform to inspire the next generation of scientists. 👑🔬 #Nebraska #CancerReserach #WomenInScience youtube.com/watch?v=rL3Xvz…

Donated tissue samples power cancer research. Patient contributions to the Institutional Biospecimen Bank at @unmc enable researchers like Jennifer Black, PhD to study colorectal tumor responses to new therapies. #ColorectalCancerAwarenessMonth Read more: go.unmc.edu/community-impa…

A new pilot partnership between Nebraska Extension and the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center is bringing cancer prevention & screening education directly to rural communities across Nebraska. Learn more: go.unmc.edu/pilot-partners… #RuralHealth #CancerPrevention #Nebraska

Congrats to our early-stage investigators awarded @AmericanCancer Institutional Research Grant pilots — advancing cancer research from prostate treatment to muscle loss, survivor nutrition, and rural breast cancer care! @ACSNews @ACS_Research Read more: unmc.edu/newsroom/2026/…

New from Armen Petrosyan, MD, PhD & team: STIM1 and ORP5 identified as biomarkers of aggressive prostate cancer — their loss triggers Golgi fragmentation and pro-metastatic changes. Read more: advanced.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ad…… #ProstateCancer #CancerResearch

Another successful Latina Red Dress event in Scottsbluff! ❤️ The Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center joined this growing wellness fair, celebrating vibrant Latina culture. Keynote by Dr. Priscila Rodrigues Armijo inspired women to be aware & advocate for their health. #Nebraska

We’re launching Better Together, a 2026 series highlighting perspectives from AACI members and leaders advancing cancer research and care nationwide. We begin with @DrJoannSweasy AACI president and director of the @BuffettCancer #AACIBetterTogether #BetterTogether

Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center Director @DrJoannSweasy met with @SenatorRicketts in Washington, DC this past week. "Grateful and delighted for his support of the NIH and the research performed at @BuffettCancer and @unmc," Dr. Sweasy said. #Nebraska #CancerResearch

Happy International Day of Women and Girls in Science! 🔬✨ Protect your curiosity. Curiosity, drive and passion are powerful assets that belong to you…” Meet Heather Jensen-Smith, PhD, in our latest Humans of UNMC feature. unmc.edu/newsroom/2026/…

Through collaborative care in Kearney and Omaha, Christine Vauthrin found hope in a clinical trial for her chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). Her story shows how research is transforming cancer care close to home. @NebraskaMed nebraskamed.com/health/patient…

February Check-In: Cancer Prevention Month! What’s one small health habit you’re focusing on right now? Share with us below👇 and let’s celebrate progress together! Your health matters—this month and all year long.

Today is #WorldCancerDay! Join the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center in raising awareness. Together, we are advancing personalized, patient-centered care through innovative research. #UnitedByUnique

February is Black History Month! This year's theme: Leaving a Legacy, Rising in Excellence, Rooted in Culture. #BlackHistoryMonth2026 Join us throughout the month for educational events and cultural celebrations at UNMC and Nebraska Medicine. Learn more: unmc.edu/newsroom/2026/…

This #NationalMentoringMonth, we celebrate mentors and mentees learning together. The Summer Undergraduate Research Program offers undergrads 10 weeks of hands-on cancer research and meaningful mentorship. The 2026 program runs June 1–Aug 7. Learn more: go.unmc.edu/surp-applicati…

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Nebraska Radon Dashboard is now live! Built in partnership with Nebraska DHHS Radon Program and Nebraska Environmental Public Health Tracking Program, the dashboard helps you explore radon testing data and trends in your community. @JesseEugeneBell @KKintziger DHHS’ Derry Stover

Join us this Thursday for a special Grand Rounds presentation! Mark Kelley, PhD from @IUCancerCenter will present "Drug Discovery and Development Targeting APE1/Ref-1 Redox Signaling: From Cancer to Multiple Therapeutic Applications." Event page: events.unmc.edu/event/special-…