From the Chairperson
Welcome to the Chemistry in Cancer Research (CICR) Working Group! If you are reading this, then you are either curious about the CICR or you are already convinced about the critical role of chemistry in all aspects of cancer research. As an AACR Working Group with nearly 2,000 members, the CICR exists to serve the needs of chemists pursuing research in every facet of cancer: mechanisms of carcinogenesis, experimental therapeutics and drug development, systems biology and ‘omic science, tumor imaging, molecular epidemiology and chemoprevention. Your involvement in CICR is critical to expanding the presence of chemistry-oriented activities and sessions in the annual AACR meeting and in AACR specialty meetings. For example, the Young Chemists Committee serves as a networking venue and voice for students, postdoctoral scientists and early career researchers and we invite your active participation in defining sessions and activities for the annual AACR meeting. CICR members also play an important role in defining the programming for biannual joint meetings of the AACR and the American Chemical Society. The next meeting addresses the Biological Chemistry of Inflammation as a Cause of Cancer and takes place in San Diego from January 30 through February 2, 2011. Perhaps the greatest impact that you can have as a member of CICR is on the symposia and sessions at the annual AACR meeting. With ideas gathered from CICR members, the CICR Steering Committee continues to work closely with the AACR Program Committee to expand the number of chemistry-oriented sessions. Your involvement in CICR ensures that the annual AACR meeting is once again the most exciting event for chemists applying their talents to cancer research
Peter C. Dedon, M.D., Professor, Division of Bioengineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, pcdedon@mit.edu
AACR Award for Outstanding Achievement in Chemistry in Cancer Research
Dr. Stuart L. Schreiber from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute received the 2010 AACR Award for Outstanding Achievement in Chemistry in Cancer Research at the 101st Annual Meeting. Dr. Schreiber was honored for his novel and significant accomplishments in linking synthetic chemistry and biology, and of his pivotal role in developing the field of chemistry biology and its relationship to cancer.
View the webcast of Dr. Schreiber’s Award Lecture.
The nomination deadline for 2011 AACR Award for Outstanding Achievement in Chemistry in Cancer Research is Friday, October 15, 2010. For nomination instructions, click here.
AACR 102nd Annual Meeting 2011: Save the Date
April 2-6, 2011
Orlando, FL
More information may be found on the AACR website at www.aacr.org
AACR-Prevent Cancer Foundation Award Call for Nominations
Nominations for the 2010 AACR-Prevent Cancer Foundation Award for Excellence in Cancer Prevention Research, are currently open. This award is given to a scientist for seminal contributions in basic, translational, clinical, epidemiological, or behavioral science investigations in cancer prevention research. Nomination deadline is Friday, July 30, 2010.
Interview with Dr. Victoria M. Richon
Dr. Victoria M. Richon, Vice President, Department Of Biology at EpiZyme, Inc., spoke with Dr. Vaibhav Saini, CICR Newsletter Editorial Board Member, about her career in chemistry research and where she thinks the field is headed.
Read the interview.
Call for Feedback and Suggestions from Membership
The CICR Steering Committee invites the CICR Membership to play a more integral role in the planning of programs. In keeping with this objective, please send any feedback or suggestions to cicr@aacr.org so we may better serve you.
CICR Membership
AACR will automatically renew your membership in the CICR Working Group unless you inform AACR that you no longer wish to be a member.
Please encourage your colleagues to join!
Questions about CICR membership may be sent to cicr@aacr.org.