Michael Methner was diagnosed with optic nerve glioma at age 2. Today, he’s a thriving 10-year-old, thanks to medical research and a new targeted therapy. Learn more on the #AACRBlog: https://bit.ly/483UzYv
American Association for Cancer Research
Non-profit Organizations
Philadelphia, PA 63,859 followers
Leading Discoveries. Targeting Cures. Saving Lives.
About us
Founded in 1907, the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) is the world’s first and largest professional organization dedicated to advancing cancer research and its mission to prevent and cure cancer. AACR membership includes more than 54,000 laboratory, translational, and clinical researchers; population scientists; other health care professionals; and patient advocates residing in 130 countries and territories around the world. Presently, 32 percent of members live outside the United States and 22 percent of AACR’s international members are located in countries with emerging economies. The AACR marshals the full spectrum of expertise of the cancer community to accelerate progress in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer by annually convening more than 30 conferences and educational workshops, the largest of which is the AACR Annual Meeting. In addition, the AACR publishes 10 prestigious, peer-reviewed scientific journals and a magazine for cancer survivors, patients, and their caregivers. The AACR funds meritorious research directly as well as in cooperation with numerous cancer organizations. As the Scientific Partner of Stand Up To Cancer, the AACR provides expert peer review, grants administration, and scientific oversight of team science and individual investigator grants in cancer research that have the potential for near-term patient benefit. The AACR actively communicates with legislators and other policymakers about the value of cancer research and related biomedical science in saving lives from cancer. For more information about the AACR, visit AACR.org.
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https://aacr.org
External link for American Association for Cancer Research
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- Philadelphia, PA
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1907
- Specialties
- cancer research, research, Cancer Today Magazine, Cancer Discovery Journal, Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, Cancer Immunology Research, Clinical Cancer Research, Runners for Research, cancer, cancer prevention, immunology, Cancer Progress Report, and AACR
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Primary
615 Chestnut Street
17th floor
Philadelphia, PA 19106, US
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1425 K Street, NW, Suite 250
Washington, DC 20005, US
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18 Tremont Street
Suite 703
Boston, MA 02108, US
Employees at American Association for Cancer Research
Updates
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Submit an abstract by November 18 for the AACR Special Conference on DNA Methylation, Clonal Hematopoiesis, and Cancer (February 1-4, San Diego), chaired by Stephen B. Baylin, Margaret A. Goodell, and Peter A. Jones. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3NhoiDC #AACRmethylation25
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We congratulate AACR President-Elect Lillian L. Siu, MD, FAACR, who was named the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Chinese American Hematologist and Oncologist Network (CAHON). Dr. Siu was honored yesterday at CAHON's 11th Annual New York Oncology Forum. #AACRFellows
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Journalists are invited to submit their stories by December 9 to be considered for the 2025 AACR June L. Biedler Prize for Cancer Journalism. This $5,000 prize recognizes professional journalists who have enhanced the public’s understanding of cancer through accurate, informative, and compelling stories. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3XRtEKJ
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Make your hotel reservations by November 18 to ensure the lowest available rates for the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (December 10-13). Learn more: https://bit.ly/3XUTmhl #SABCS24
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Because of the central role of radiotherapy in the treatment and management of cancer, researchers are continually innovating radiotherapeutic approaches to maximize the benefit for patients, while minimizing potential harms associated with the use of radiation. Learn more in the AACR #CancerProgressReport: https://bit.ly/4gKsiKq
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The Affordable Care Act’s impact on cancer care has been examined in several recent studies, including one presented at #AACRdisp24. Learn more about how the ACA is affecting access to guideline-concordant cancer care, delays between treatment, and the cost of screening on the #AACRBlog: https://bit.ly/4dExQ6l
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Abstract submission is now open for the AACR Annual Meeting 2025 (April 25-30). Submit an abstract by November 26 and join us in Chicago for the most comprehensive cancer meeting in the world. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Y8pm2S #AACR25
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Register by October 11 to get the lowest rates for the AACR conference on Tumor-body Interactions: The Roles of Micro- and Macroenvironment in Cancer (November 17-20, Boston), chaired by Mikala Egeblad, Neta Erez, Sergei Grivennikov, and Ilaria Malanchi, and held in association with the AACR Tumor Microenvironment Working Group. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Bs833X #AACRtumorenviron24 #AACRTME
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Ross Uhrich of the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) shares the details of a new funding opportunity that is currently accepting proposals for at-home, synthetic-reporter-based tests capable of detecting 30 different types of stage 1 cancers using only breath or urine samples. Learn more on the #AACRBlog: https://bit.ly/3BpG5Wy