MICR Programs and Activities During the AACR Annual Meeting 2026
MICR will present various programs and activities during the AACR Annual Meeting 2026, which is taking place April 17-22, 2026, in San Diego, California. All annual meeting registrants are invited to participate in these activities! Contact [email protected] with any questions.
Early-Career Scholar in Cancer Research Awards
Generously supported by the National Cancer Institute’s Center to Reduce Cancer Health Disparities
Faculty Scholar in thE FIELD OF CANCER RESEARCH Awards
Generously supported by the National Cancer Institute’s Center to Reduce Cancer Health Disparities
Learn MoreAACR-MICR Jane Cooke Wright Lectureship
The AACR-MICR Jane Cook Wright Lectureship recognizes an outstanding scientist who has made meritorious contributions to the field of cancer research and who had, through leadership or by example, furthered the advancement of minority investigators in cancer research.
AACR Professional Development Series
MICR will be collaborating with the AACR Science Education and Advancement Committee, Women in Cancer Research (WICR) Council, and the Associate Member Council to present a series of professional development sessions that will place during the AACR Annual Meeting 2026. These exciting and interactive sessions were available to Annual Meeting registrants free of charge and provided important skills to investigators at all stages in their careers.
MICR Town Hall
The MICR Town Hall Meeting will provide an opportunity for the MICR Council to present its members, agenda, and programs to MICR members and Annual Meeting participants. This meeting gives participants a chance to share ideas, voice concerns, and express views on a variety of related topics that assist the Council in fulfilling its mission.
Minorities in cancer research (MICR) Meet and Greet
This informal networking event provides an opportunity for the MICR leadership to meet and network with members and conference attendees, share information and answer questions about MICR programs, activities, and award opportunities, and discuss other topics of interest. All Annual Meeting attendees are welcome!
MICR Scientific sYMPOSIUM
MICR will be presenting a Scientific Symposium entitled “Ancestry-Informed Precision Oncology: Integrating Genomic Diversity into Cancer Prevention and Treatment” taking place on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, in San Diego during the Annual Meeting 2026!