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Register Today: AACR Conference on Cancer Health Disparities, October 18-21, 2026

September 23, 2026

ATLANTA – The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR), in association with the AACR Minorities in Cancer Research Council, will host the 19th AACR Conference on The Science of Cancer Health Disparities from October 18-21 in Atlanta, Georgia. Registration is complimentary for credentialed members of the media.

This conference is dedicated to advancing the understanding of cancer health disparities that pose significant public health challenges and affect vulnerable populations. Reflecting this transdisciplinary field, experts in basic, translational, clinical, population, behavioral, computational, and community-based research will come together to exchange ideas, discuss the latest findings, and develop new research initiatives in the field of cancer health disparities.

The scientific program will include sessions on utilizing artificial intelligence to combat cancer disparities, exploring the promise of GLP-1s in cancer risk reduction, integrating environment, exposures, and genomics to understand cancer disparities, addressing early-onset cancer disparities, and more.

MEDIA REGISTRATION 

Journalists planning to cover the meeting should register through the AACR public relations team via the form linked below to receive embargoed press materials. 

This conference will be held in person and will not be live streamed for virtual participation. Lecture sessions will be available for on-demand viewing after the meeting has concluded. 

Journalists must provide official press credentials and bylined coverage to register as press. Before requesting registration, please review the full media registration requirements. 

Journalists can request registration by filling out this form. Contact Kathleen Medora at [email protected] or 215-290-5408 with registration questions.

CONTACT

For more information, contact a member of the AACR public relations team: