The Molecular Epidemiology Group of the AACR (MEG) is a Scientific Working Group of epidemiologists, molecular biologists and geneticists, biochemists, toxicologists, nutritionists, clinical and translational researchers, pathologists, biostatisticians, ethicists and researchers from any other relevant scientific discipline who are interested in working together to increase knowledge about cancer and chronic disease etiology, thereby promoting the cure and prevention of cancer and the improvement of public health.
MEG is dedicated to a multi-disciplinary approach to the study of cancer and chronic disease etiology. MEG promotes the incorporation of molecular and biochemical concepts and techniques into well-designed epidemiologic studies by providing an ongoing forum for the scholarly discussion and development of sound approaches to the conduct and interpretation of molecular epidemiologic studies; by sponsoring scientific and educational programs and activities that will advance the field; and by fostering partnerships and collaborations among scientists in a variety of disciplines encompassed in and related to molecular epidemiology.
Membership in MEG is open to all researchers interested in working together to explore the fundamental principles and interpretation of molecular epidemiological studies. Those scientists engaged in the following disciplines are encouraged to join:
AACR members can pay their MEG dues via the AACR annual dues invoice, which is sent to members in the winter each year.
AACR members may also join MEG at other times during the year by completing the MEG Membership form.
MEG dues support a range of programming and services aimed at cancer researchers and their important work.
It is understood that the evolving discipline of cancer molecular epidemiology would benefit considerably from the participation and involvement of scientists who conduct research on other chronic diseases. Scientists who are involved in molecular epidemiology, but do not meet the criteria for Active or Associate membership, are encouraged to join the AACR as an Affiliate Member.
Dues are effective on a calendar year basis.