Meet Chien-Chi Huang, a breast cancer survivor. As a Clinical Trials Community Scientist, Chien-Chi hopes, through her advocacy, to help create a research environment where people from diverse backgrounds feel heard, informed, and empowered to shape the future of #CancerResearch.
Nick Woods, PhD, associate professor at UNMC & @BuffettCancer, will present at the 19th @AACR Conference โ The Science of Cancer Health Disparities, Oct. 18โ21 in Atlanta. His presentation, โModels for Cancer Health Disparities Research,โ is part of Oct. 20 educational session.
What does it mean to live with inherited cancer risk? Meet Brandi K. Muhle, a BRCA mutation carrier and SOROCk Trial participant @BuffettCancer Center. Read her story about inherited cancer risk, cancer prevention and research exploring new approaches: go.unmc.edu/ovarian-cancer-pโฆ
Congratulations to @DrKelseyKlute ย on her appointment as vice chair of the Protocol Review and Monitoring Committee (PRMC) at the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center. Read more: go.unmc.edu/fpbcc-new-leaderโฆ
At #HuskerHarvestDays2026, we brought cancer prevention and healthy habits to Nebraskaโs agricultural community. Visitors checked their cancer knowledge at the education wheel, and our youngest participants brought plenty of enthusiasm! Thank you to everyone who stopped by!
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Do you know the signs, symptoms & risk factors? @BuffettCancer's Kathleen Moore, MD, MS, discusses why it's important to be "Down There Aware."
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#CancerEducation #EarlyDetection
Obesity is about more than just willpower. Where we live, work & spend time can also shape healthy choices. Researchers @unmc & @BuffettCancer listened to Nebraskans to understand these challenges and identify ways to make healthier choices more accessible go.unmc.edu/obesity-cancer-pโฆ
The next One Stop Cancer Shop will take place Saturday, Nov. 7, at Nebraska Urban Indian Health Coalition. Stop by to learn more about cancer prevention, screening and resources available in the community.
Learn more: go.unmc.edu/one-stop-cancer-โฆ
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@NOCCNational | #OvarianCancer | #Omaha
Breast Awareness and Reconstruction Event (BARE) happening on Saturday, September 19. An opportunity to connect with @BuffettCancer experts & learn about breast health & reconstruction. Follow conversation with @KETV for who should attend & what to expect. lnkd.in/gT5fJg2x
Happy Labor Day from the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center! Thank you to everyone who brings their expertise, heart and purpose to the work we do. We are grateful for all that you do to advance the Cancer Center's mission and make a difference for patients and families.
An @NIHR15 award is where discovery meets mentorship. Alexey Krasnoslobodtsev, PhD, will develop near-infrared probes to detect #OvarianCancer earlier and guide tumor surgery, engaging undergraduate researchers in the work.
Congrats, Dr. Krasnoslobodtsev! ๐
Meet Johnnie Wofford, a prostate cancer survivor, lifelong Nebraskan, military-trained chef and passionate cancer advocate. As a Clinical Trials Community Scientist, Johnnie helps connect communities with information about cancer prevention, screening and research.
Congratulations to R. Katherine Hyde, PhD, on her recent U.S. Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity award! This 2 year award supports Dr. Hydeโs research project, โA Novel Role for the Splicing Factor PTBP1 in Familial Platelet Disorder with Associated Myeloid Malignancies.โ
More than one and a half million dollars raised to support cancer research! The Cattlemenโs Ball of Nebraska presented a generous gift of $1,511,635.86 to the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center, supporting cancer research efforts. Read more: go.unmc.edu/cattlemens-ball-โฆ
We had so much fun at the #WeAreUNMC BBQ & Student Involvement Fair yesterday! ๐ญ
The cancer center booth shared info on research funding opportunities, cancer screening, and cancer center Shared Resources. Great to meet the next generation of cancer researchers & clinicians!
Congratulations to Jingjing Sun, PhD, on her @theNCI R01 award! Dr. Sun's team is studying how a natural protein coat forms around nanoparticle drug carriers and how it can be harnessed to guide cancer therapies deeper into tumors while sparing healthy tissue.
A great week came to a close with the 2026 Pediatric Cancer Research Group (PCRG) Symposium. We are grateful to @CHRI_ResearchNE for bringing the pediatric cancer research community together for meaningful conversations, collaboration and shared learning. Bravo!
Each year, Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP) students spend 10 weeks doing cancer research at the NCI-designated Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center.
See what this year's scholars discovered: unmc.edu/newsroom/2026/08/19โฆ
