Minorities in Cancer Research (MICR) members are encouraged to volunteer for committee service by downloading a MICR Committee Volunteer Form (Adobe Acrobat Reader required).
Communications Committee
Description: Recommends content for electronic and print communications to the membership as a means to inform, share information, and stimulate discussion between members. These media include the MICR webpages found on the AACR website, a listserv for MICR members only, a monthly e-nnouncement to MICR members, and an e-newsletter for MICR members only. Committee Roster
Forum Committee
Description: Provides useful tools and information to support the professional development of minority cancer researchers. Specific topics include funding, training, mentoring, etc. Committee Roster
Minority-Serving Institution Faculty Scholar Award Committee
Description: Responsible for evaluating applications of award candidates and making final selection of awardees for participation in AACR Annual Meeting and Special Conferences; offer recommendations for improving and assessing the success of the AACR Minority-Serving Institution Faculty Scholar in Cancer Research Awards program. Committee Roster
Minority Scholar Award Committee
Description: Responsible for evaluating applications of award candidates and making final selection of awardees for participation in AACR Annual Meeting and Special Conferences; offer recommendations for improving and assessing the success of the AACR Minority Scholar in Cancer Research Awards program. Committee Roster
Professional Advancement/Development Committee
Description: Develops and evaluates a program designed for investigators at all levels, but particularly early-career investigators, to explore career options and issues affecting professional advancement and development through small informal discussions with senior researchers. Committee Roster
Scientific Symposium Committee
Description: Informs the cancer research community about cancer issues related to race/ethnicity and/or provides a platform for minority scientists to present their work with discussion and debate. Committee Roster
Town Meeting Committee
Description: Provides an opportunity for the MICR Council to present its members, agenda, and programs to AACR members and annual meeting participants. This meeting will give participants a chance to share ideas, voice concerns, and express views on a variety of related topics. Committee Roster
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MICR Committee Rosters 2009-2010
Communications
Ricardo J. Parker, Ph.D.
Chairperson
Oncotech, Inc., Tustin, CA
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Forum
Timothy R. Rebbeck, Ph.D.
Chairperson
University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA
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Minority Scholar Awards
Maria Elena Martinez, Ph.D.
Co-Chairperson
University of Arizona Cancer Center, Tucson, AZ
Ricardo J. Parker, Ph.D.
Co-Chairperson
Oncotech, Inc., Tustin, CA
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Minority-Serving Institution Faculty Scholar Awards
Jennifer J. Hu, Ph.D.
Co-Chairperson
University of Miami School of Medicine, Miami, FL
Electra D. Paskett, M.D.
Co-Chairperson
Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center, Columbus, OH
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Professional Advancement Roundtable
Jennifer J. Hu, Ph.D.
Chairperson
University of Miami School of Medicine, Miami, FL
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Scientific Symposium
John D. Carpten, Ph.D.
Chairperson
Tgen, Phoenix, AZ
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Town Meeting
Eddie Reed, M.D.
Chairperson
University of South Alabama Mitchell Cancer Institute, Mobile, AL
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