APRIL 2010
AACR RELEASES NEW STATEMENT ON TOBACCO & CANCER
The AACR calls for a renewed and concerted effort to combat the global tobacco epidemic
Citing indisputable evidence about the dangers of tobacco use, the AACR today issued an urgent call for immediate action to stem the global tide of tobacco-related death and suffering and to improve public health. Read more
RESEARCH FUNDING, HEALTH REFORM & TOBACCO TO BE FEATURED TOPICS AT AACR ANNUAL MEETING
Sessions will feature expert insight and analysis connecting federal policies to cancer research
Please join us in Washington, D.C., at the AACR 101st Annual Meeting 2010 to hear expert insight and analysis about the implications of federal policies on cancer research. Read more
WHAT HEALTH CARE REFORM MEANS FOR CANCER RESEARCH
New law will remove barriers and expand opportunities for cancer researchers
Standing before a room of exuberant Democratic lawmakers and other key supporters, President Obama signed a comprehensive health care overhaul into law last month. Read more
HOUSE PANEL EXPLORES STATE OF NCI-SUPPORTED CANCER RESEARCH
Cancer research community offers insight about progress and challenges
The research priorities of the national cancer program were under examination during a recent hearing of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, entitled "NCI Cancer Research: Today's Progress; Tomorrow's Challenges." Read more
CONGRESS TO STEP UP WORK ON FY2011 BUDGET
Research community must send strong message to lawmakers about making cancer research a priority
With the all-consuming debate over health care reform behind them, Congress is now expected to shift its sights to setting spending priorities for fiscal year 2011. Read more
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