Minorities in Cancer Research (MICR) is a membership group (over 3,000 members) within the AACR committed to preventing and curing cancer while meeting the professional needs and advancing the careers of minority scientists.
To facilitate its mission, MICR meets the needs of minority scientists by:
- increasing the number, participation, visibility, and recognition of minority scientists in cancer research;
- developing programs that address the professional needs of minority scientists in cancer research;
- providing diversity in the field and within the AACR's membership, programs, committees, and leadership;
- addressing the disparities in cancer incidence and mortality faced by minorities and the medically underserved;
- advocating for relevant, effective legislation pertaining to science and public policy in consultation with the Science Policy and Legislative Affairs Committee; and
- assuming other such roles as are deemed necessary or appropriate to MICR's mission.
The MICR Council is the leadership body of MICR which advises the AACR Board on issues of concern to minority investigators and spearheads programs and activities that address various issues affecting minority cancer researchers, cancer in minority populations, and other relevant topics.
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