One of the purposes of Minorities in Cancer Research is to address the disparities in cancer incidence and mortality faced by minorities and the medically underserved. Below you will find information about AACR and MICR's involvement in the crucial area of research.
The Science of Cancer Health Disparities in Racial/
Ethnic Minorities and the Medically Underserved
An AACR Conference in Cancer Research in conjunction with the Minorities in Cancer Research Council of AACR.
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February 3 - 6, 2009
Carefree Resort and Villas
Carefree, AZ (Greater Phoenix Area)
This Conference was inaugurated in 2007 and was a landmark event on the path of understanding and, ultimately, eliminating the disparities in cancer that represent a major public health problem in our country. By promoting the exchange of novel ideas and information between a wide range of professionals and laity, from academia, industry, government, and the community, the conference was able to harness the potential and maximize the many opportunities for bringing research on health disparities from bench to bedside or community, and back again.
Visit the website for additional information about the 2009 AACR Conference on Cancer Health Disparities and for highlights from the 2007 Conference.
AACR-MICR Cancer Health Disparities Think Tank
In October 2006, MICR held a Think Tank to determine where the cancer research field is with respect to disparities in cancer susceptibilities, incidence, and treatment outcomes. The Think Tank brought together cancer researchers, clinicians, advocates, survivors, administrators, and other experts to understand the underlying mechanisms and causes, and initiate programs to reduce the incidence and mortality due to cancer health disparities.
The goal of the Think Tank was to identify the hot and most compelling areas related to cancer health disparities; to identify research gaps; and to recommend research priorities to organizing the AACR-MICR special conference on Cancer Health Disparities.
The Final Report of the Think Tank is available for download (Adobe Acrobat Reader is required.)
AACR Scientific Sessions
The AACR has demonstrated longstanding support of cancer health disparities by including the research area in its scientific sessions throughout the Association's Annual Meeting and Special Conferences Series. Please see links below to recent presentations on cancer health disparities.
AACR Publications
The AACR publishes six highly-cited journals and in 2005 launched a magazine, CR. Cancer health disparities has been featured in articles and podcasts from these publications. See below for recent news:
For more information about cancer health disparities amongst minority populations, visit: