Dynamic interactions and exciting science characterize all of AACR’s meetings, conferences and educational workshops. Anchored by the Annual Meeting, the largest of its kind in the world for cancer researchers attracting more than 16,000 researchers from over 60 countries, AACR offers an unparalleled range of conferences for cancer scientists. The Annual Meeting is usually held in late March or early April; click here for additional information on the Annual Meeting.
In addition to the Annual Meeting, AACR holds several large conferences (500 - 3,000 attendees) that focus on the latest developments and advances in Molecular Diagnostics, Frontiers in Cancer Prevention, Molecular Targets and Cancer Therapeutics (joint meeting with EORTC and the NCI), and Cancer Health Disparities.
Eight to twelve Special Conferences (150 - 500 attendees) focus on emerging areas of cancer research each year. Similar conferences are held overseas in conjunction with international cancer research organizations. On May 7, 2007, the American Association for Cancer Research commemorated its 100th anniversary, marking a century of progress in saving lives through cancer research. Beginning with the November 2007 conference in Singapore conference, the AACR will hold a series of Centennial Conferences - with additional conferences to follow in Europe and North America in 2008 and 2009.
AACR also conducts a unique series of educational workshops that offers young scientists the latest scientific information along with critical skills that include mentoring, networking and career development opportunities.
Coupled with a broad array of educational and career development sessions at the Annual Meeting and membership in the Associate Member Council (AMC), younger researchers are prepared for the next vital steps in their careers.
Click here to view AACR's current list of meetings, conferences, and workshops.