Tobacco and Cancer Resources
Tobacco Products and Cancer Resources Tobacco use is the number one preventable risk factor for cancer and cardiovascular disease....
Landmarks in Cancer Research: 2011-Present
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Coronavirus Information and Resources
The coronavirus outbreak that has been declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization is affecting people throughout the United...
Landmarks in Cancer Research: 1991-2010
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CEWG Past Webinar Series
PAST WEBINARS Past CEWG webinar recordings may be accessed by logging into myAACR, clicking under the “Events” section and searching...
CEWG Charter
Mission and Purposes The mission of the AACR Cancer Evolution Working Group is to advance cancer diagnostic, therapeutic, and prevention strategies by fostering a fundamental understanding of cancer...
Future of Cancer Science and Medicine Beyond COVID-19
In this section you will learn: COVID-19 accelerated adoption of telemedicine across the cancer care continuum. Lessons learned from...
History of the AACR
The following narrative describes over 100 years of AACR history. From the simple beginning of a few scientists gathering...
Victoria’s Secret Global Fund for Women’s Cancers Career Development Award, in Partnership with Pelotonia and AACR
The Victoria’s Secret Global Fund for Women’s Cancers Career Development Award, in Partnership with Pelotonia and the AACR is...
Executive Summary
The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has disrupted the everyday lives of billions of people, exhausted the health care...
Cancer Policy Monitor: October 14, 2025
Appropriations Progress Overshadowed by Shutdown Fight -Carly McCallie As the government shutdown enters its third week, instability across federal...
2026 AACR Advocacy Partners Pavilion
We proudly welcome patient advocate exhibitors to the Advocacy Partners Pavilion at the AACR Annual Meeting 2026. The Pavilion...
Cancer Policy Monitor: August 9, 2022
President Biden Names AACR Past President Elizabeth M. Jaffee, MD Chair of the President’s Cancer Panel Register for the...
Stand Up To Cancer Dream Teams
At the heart of Stand Up To Cancer’s (SU2C’s) research program is the Dream Team approach. A Dream Team...
Cancer Policy Monitor: October 10, 2023
AACR Releases 2023 Cancer Progress Report -Benjamin Krinsky, PhD On September 13, the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR)...
Cancer Policy Monitor: June 10, 2025
Congress Presses HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., Over Proposed FY2026 NIH Cuts and Layoffs -Blake William Rostine Throughout...
How to Find Financial Aid and Advice
A diagnosis of cancer is never easy, but it can be even more stressful when you’re struggling to pay...
Cancer Policy Monitor: January 10, 2023
Appropriations Update -Matthew Gontarchick Congress recently enacted the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, which provides funding for federal government agencies...
Cancer Policy Monitor: April 8, 2025
Congress Passes Full-Year Spending Bill with Flat NIH and NCI Funding -Matt Gontarchick On March 15, President Donald Trump...
CPWG Charter
Mission and Purposes The mission of the AACR Cancer Prevention Working Group (CPWG) is to spotlight and strengthen awareness of cancer prevention as an essential mechanism in...
Victoria’s Secret Global Fund for Women’s Cancers Rising Innovator Research Grant, in Partnership with Pelotonia & AACR
Victoria’s Secret Global Fund for Women’s Cancers Rising Innovator Research Grant, in Partnership with Pelotonia & AACR supports midcareer...
Cancer Policy Monitor: December 9, 2025
Congress Faces an Uncertain Path on FY2026 Spending Bills Ahead of the January 30 Deadline –Carly McCallie Although lawmakers...
CIMM Charter
Mission and Purposes The mission of the AACR Cancer Immunology Working Group is to provide an ongoing forum for...
Media Resources
The AACR will host its 117th Annual Meeting from April 17-22, 2026, at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, California. Resources...
AACR Maximizing Opportunity for New Advancements in Research in Cancer (MONARCA) Grant for Latin America
The AACR Maximizing Opportunity for New Advancements in Research in Cancer (MONARCA) Grant for Latin America represents an AACR...
Breast Cancer Research Foundation-AACR Career Development Award to Promote Diversity and Inclusion
The Breast Cancer Research Foundation-AACR Career Development Award to Promote Diversity and Inclusion represents a focused effort to encourage...
Cancer Policy Monitor: January 13, 2026
Congress Returns with a Funding Deadline Fast Approaching -Carly McCallie As Congress returns from the holiday recess, lawmakers face...
AACR-Merck Research Fellowships
The AACR-Merk Research Fellowships represent an effort to encourage and support postdoctoral or clinical research fellows to conduct research...
Resources for Cancer Center PIOs and Communications Staff
The AACR welcomes collaboration with public information officers (PIOs) and other communications professionals from cancer centers, academic institutions, government...
CICR Charter
Mission and Purposes The mission of the Chemistry in Cancer Research Working Group (CICR) is to promote the future...