Deadline Extended: Submit an abstract by October 23 for the AACR Special Conference on Fusion-Positive Cancers (January 13-15, 2026; Philadelphia), chaired by Natasha J. Caplen, Mark E. Hatley, Ross A. Okimoto, and Kimberly Stegmaier. Learn more: https://brnw.ch/21wWM8Z #AACRfusion26
American Association for Cancer Research
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Philadelphia, PA 77,186 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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- Non-profit Organizations
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- 201-500 employees
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- Philadelphia, PA
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- 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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615 Chestnut Street
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Philadelphia, PA 19106, US
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Washington, DC 20005, US
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Employees at American Association for Cancer Research
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Nancy Staisey
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Rick Buck
Chief Communications Officer/Vice President of Communications and Public Relations
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Updates
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The AACR June L. Biedler Prize is a $5,000 award recognizing informative and compelling stories that have enhanced the public's understanding of cancer. Journalists are encouraged to submit their stories for consideration by December 8. Learn more: https://brnw.ch/21wWKve
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More than 42,000 people living in the United States are diagnosed with liver cancer each year. Learn about this form of cancer, including the prevention, screening, and treatment options during #LiverCancerAwarenessMonth: https://brnw.ch/21wWJJ7
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To reach the next generation of cancer researchers, the @AACR offers programs for high school and undergraduate students. Learn about these educational opportunities for aspiring scientists in the latest issue of Leading Discoveries magazine: https://brnw.ch/21wWJyA
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Register by October 31 to get the lowest rates for the AACR Special Conference on The Rise in Early Onset Cancers (December 10-13; Montreal), chaired by Andrea Cercek, Elizabeth M. Jaffee, and Timothy R. Rebbeck. Learn more: https://brnw.ch/21wWIyX #AACRearlyonset25
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Register by November 3 to get the lowest rates for the AACR Special Conference on Cancer Evolution (December 4-6; Albuquerque), chaired by Mariam Jamal-Hanjani, Kenneth J. Pienta, and Mara H. Sherman and held in association with the AACR Cancer Evolution Working Group. https://brnw.ch/21wWIpR #AACRevol25
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At the AACR Conference on the Science of Cancer Health Disparities, Robert Winn, MD, FAACR, implored researchers: “Do your science for the good of all our communities and the globe.” Throughout the conference, researchers shared how their work is impacting communities and discussed critical sources of funding. Learn more on the #AACRBlog: https://brnw.ch/21wWIfO #AACRdisp25
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Submit an abstract by October 17 for the AACR Special Conference on Fusion-Positive Cancers (January 13-15, 2026; Philadelphia), chaired by Natasha J. Caplen, Mark E. Hatley, Ross A. Okimoto, and Kimberly Stegmaier. Learn more: https://brnw.ch/21wWHWJ #AACRfusion26
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The fastest-growing sport in America may also help cancer survivors stay socially engaged and get physical activity. Learn what researchers found about pickleball in the latest issue of Cancer Today: https://brnw.ch/21wWGPO
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Sir John B. Gurdon, DPhil, FAACR, a Fellow of the AACR Academy who shared the Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine in 2012 for his discovery that mature adult cells can be reprogrammed to a pluripotent state, died October 7, 2025, at the age of 92. We offer heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues. https://brnw.ch/21wWGJH
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