Congressional Briefing: AACR Cancer Disparities Progress Report 2024

Release of the AACR Cancer Disparities Progress Report 2024

Wednesday, May 15, 2024
12 noon–1:30 p.m. EDT
Rayburn House Office Building, Room 2255
Capitol Hill, Washington, D.C.

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The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) is pleased to release the third AACR Cancer Disparities Progress Report to Congress and the American public, with a Congressional Briefing. This landmark report features the latest research on why disparities in cancer incidence, diagnosis, treatment, and survival exist, and what can be done to address them. Additionally, it underscores tales of survival and highlights the work of policymakers in breaking down these disparities. The report has been developed by preeminent cancer disparities researchers in the country and builds upon the AACR’s longstanding commitment to reducing cancer disparities through research, education, and policy, including our annual conference on the Science of Cancer Health Disparities.

welcome and opening remarks

Margaret Foti, PhD, MD (hc)
Chief Executive Officer, AACR

speakers

Robert Winn, MD
Chair, AACR Cancer Disparities Progress Report 2024 Steering Committee
Director, VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center

Brian King, PhD, MPH
Director, Center for Tobacco Products, U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Marcia Cruz-Correa, MD, PhD
Member, AACR Cancer Disparities Progress Report 2024 Steering Committee
Executive DIrector, University of Puerto Rico Comprehensive Cancer Center

cancer survivor perspective

As Highlighted in the Cancer Disparities Progress Report

Todd Gates, Patient Advocate
Irasema Chavez, Patient Advocate
Oya Gilbert, Patient Advocate