AACR develops its science policy and legislative advocacy positions by taking into consideration the wide variety of interests and concerns of its multidisciplinary membership. Depending upon the issue, AACR may stand alone and take advocacy positions and actions in its own name or it may determine that its advocacy will be more effective when done in collaboration with other organizations who share similar goals.
Currently, AACR is working in collaboration with the following organizations to convey the message of the urgency to fully fund cancer research to accelerate progress.
AACR supports and works with this broad group, which seeks to promote funding for all biomedical research and is very active on Capitol Hill.
AACR is a sustaining member of the AACI, which represents 89 of the nation's premier academic and free-standing cancer research centers. AACI provides a unified voice for cancer center directors to educate policy leaders and the public about the importance of cancer centers and the role they play in reducing the burden of cancer in their communities.
Coalition on Smoking or Health
AACR has worked with and provides support and endorsement of certain activities of this grassroots effort to implement policies to end smoking.
AACR is a member of this broad coalition that has led the advocacy effort to preserve, protect, and expand the ability of (and funding for) U.S. scientists to engage in all forms of stem cell research for the benefit of patients.
AACR is a member of this coalition of cancer organizations and patient advocacy groups that focuses on appropriations, education, and interagency collaborations.
National Coalition for Cancer Research
AACR is a member of this coalition of scientific and medical societies, patient advocacy groups, and other cancer-related organizations that educates the public about the importance of cancer research funding and conducts public education campaigns on the achievements and promise of the National Cancer Program.
One Voice Against Cancer (OVAC)
AACR also belongs to OVAC, another coalition of research and grassroots advocacy organizations that focuses on increasing federal funding for cancer research and prevention.