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The mission of the American Association for Cancer Research is to prevent and cure cancer through research, education, communication, and collaboration.
Today, the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) called on Congress to reject the Administration's nearly 40% cut to the @NIH budget and allocate a bipartisan funding increase to $51.3 billion for the agency to accelerate progress for patients. brnw.ch/21wSrQk
Small donations to the AACR added up to something big for sarcoma researcher Madelyn Espinosa-Cotton, PhD. Learn how an #AACRGrants enabled her to study a rare and aggressive type of sarcoma: brnw.ch/21wUjI3 #SarcomaAwarenessMonth
Caregivers of patients with cancer can face the same negative health and social consequences as the family members and loved ones they are caring for. Learn about these challenges in the AACR Cancer Progress Report: brnw.ch/21wUnnu
Today, congressional staff participated in a briefing focused on tobacco prevention and the significant impact of chronic tobacco-related illnesses. Experts and advocates shared insights and stories emphasizing the urgent need for federal support for tobacco control programs.
Cardio-oncology experts at #AACR25 sought to better understand how cancer therapies affect the cardiovascular system, so doctors can treat patients without harming their hearts. Learn more on the #AACRBlog: brnw.ch/21wUna4
Register by August 11 to get the lowest rates for the AACR Conference on Advances in Ovarian Cancer Research (Sept 19-21; Denver), chaired by Ronald Buckanovich, Jung-Min Lee, Elizabeth Swisher, and Oladapo Yeku. brnw.ch/21wUmTM #AACRovca25 @BuckanovichLab @SwisherLiz
Submit an abstract by 1:00 pm today (July 23) for the AACR Conference on Mechanisms of Cancer Immunity and Cancer-related Autoimmunity (Sept 24-27; Montreal), chaired by Ana Anderson, Sandra Demaria, @KunleOdunsiMD, and @EJohnWherry. brnw.ch/21wUmAa #AACRimmunity25
The FDA-AACR Oncology Educational Fellowship provides early-career scientists and clinicians with an opportunity to learn more about drug development and the regulatory review process from @FDAOncology and AACR experts. Apply by Aug 1: brnw.ch/21wUmsM #AACRSciencePolicy
Alexis Browning was devastated to learn she had alveolar soft part sarcoma (ASPS), a rare cancer with few treatment options. However, a clinical trial of an immunotherapeutic gave her real hope. Learn more during Sarcoma and Bone Cancer Awareness Month. brnw.ch/21wUmq7
The AACR Integrative Molecular Epidemiology Workshop is underway in Philadelphia. This week-long workshop is designed to advance the skills of early-career researchers in molecular cancer epidemiology and foster collaboration across disciplines. @GENES_PK @sophiahlge @STworoger
The AACR-Hope Scarves Metastatic Breast Cancer Innovation and Discovery Grant is a one-year grant of $50,000 to advance the translation of promising metastatic breast cancer research, including therapeutic targets and biomarkers. Apply by July 24: brnw.ch/21wUlpH
#AACR25 session recordings are available to meeting registrants for on-demand viewing through Friday, October 31. Learn more: brnw.ch/21wUllJ
William Freed-Pastor, Debora Barbosa Vendramini-Costa, and Julia Carnevale will discuss "Harnessing the Immune System to Treat Pancreatic Cancer" in a plenary at the AACR Conference on Pancreatic Cancer Research (Sept 28-Oct 1; Boston). brnw.ch/21wUlfe #AACRpan25
Register by Aug 14 for the lowest rates for the AACR Conference on Pediatric Cancer (Sept 25-28; Boston), organized with the AACR Pediatric Cancer Working Group and chaired by Alanna J. Church, @DrMeredithIrwin, and Charles W.M. Roberts. brnw.ch/21wUkXe #AACRpediatric25
“Metastasis used to be an automatic death sentence, but that is no longer the case,” says Dr. Joan Massagué, Chief Scientific Officer at MSK. At @AACR's 2025 Annual Meeting, he presented emerging insights into the biology of #metastasis and their potential to inform future…
At #AACR25, AACR Past President Patricia LoRusso highlighted how cuts to the NIH budget would drive early-career scientists out of the cancer workforce and threaten progress against cancer. Join her in calling on Congress to preserve NIH funding: brnw.ch/21wUjxy
After attending the AACR Annual Meeting, AACR Global Scholar-in-Training Award recipients continue to benefit from opportunities that advance their professional development. #AACRGlobalScholars share how they have been impacted on the #AACRBlog: brnw.ch/21wUjug
The AACR Immuno-Oncology Research Fellowships provide $130,000 over two years to support postdoctoral or clinical fellows who are conducting research with direct applicability and relevance to immuno-oncology. Apply by July 29. Learn more: brnw.ch/21wUju6
Deadline Extended: Submit an abstract by July 23 for the AACR Conference on Mechanisms of Cancer Immunity and Cancer-related Autoimmunity (Sept 24-27; Montreal), chaired by Ana Anderson, Sandra Demaria, @KunleOdunsiMD, and @EJohnWherry. brnw.ch/21wUjpn #AACRimmunity25
Register by August 7 to get the lowest rates for the AACR Conference on The Science of Cancer Health Disparities (Sept 18-21; Baltimore), chaired by Ysabel Duron, Christopher R. Flowers, Scarlett L. Gomez, Carmen Guerra, and @Dr_LEMcCullough. brnw.ch/21wUjbU #AACRdisp25
The FDA-AACR Oncology Educational Fellowship provides early-career scientists and clinicians with an opportunity to learn more about drug development and the regulatory review process from @FDAOncology and AACR experts. Apply by Aug 1: brnw.ch/21wUhUu #AACRSciencePolicy
