A collection of commentaries in the AACR journal Cancer Discovery offers innovative ideas from leading Chinese researchers, including ways to improve cancer risk prediction. Learn more on the #AACRBlog: https://bit.ly/3OldcOt
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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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- 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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In January 2024, Dr. Humberto Guiot's pancreatic cancer recurred after chemotherapy and surgery. He participated in a clinical trial for a new molecularly targeted treatment, and by April he was in remission. Read his story on #WorldPancreaticCancerDay: https://bit.ly/3V3TIlv #CancerProgressReport
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The AACR invites journalists to submit their stories by December 9 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/3OnAKm1
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The Role of DNMT3A in Myeloid Malignancies: Timothy J. Ley will address this topic in a keynote lecture at the AACR Special Conference on DNA Methylation, Clonal Hematopoiesis, and Cancer (February 1-4, San Diego). Learn more: https://bit.ly/498NUNd #AACRmethylation25
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AACR Global Scholar-in-Training Awards support eligible early-career investigators from countries building cancer research capacities who wish to participate in the AACR Annual Meeting 2025 (April 25-30, Chicago). Apply by November 26. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3B4xEA6 #AACR25
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Igniting Innovation in Cancer Research: In October, the AACR welcomed current research grant recipients to a two-day summit that featured engaging science and professional development. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4fSIojU
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Cochair Mikala Egeblad adjourned the AACR Special Conference on Tumor-body Interactions this afternoon in Boston. We are grateful to Dr. Egeblad and her cochairs—Ilaria Malanchi, Neta Erez, and Sergei Grivennikov—for developing this outstanding meeting, and we thank the AACR Tumor Microenvironment Working Group for their critical contributions to the program. #AACRtumorenviron24
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Register by December 20 to get the lowest rates for the AACR-JCA Joint Conference: From Cancer Discovery Science to Therapeutic Innovation (February 1-5, Maui). Learn more: https://bit.ly/3YSAWyq #AACRJCA25
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Deadline Extended— Submit an abstract by November 21 for the inaugural AACR IO Conference on Discovery and Innovation in Cancer Immunology. The conference, which is chaired by Antoni Ribas, will take place February 23-26, 2025, in Los Angeles. Learn more: https://bit.ly/48XXPoS #AACRIO25
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