Interested in contributing to Cancer Research Catalyst? Read on for information about the process and tips for writing your post.
ABOUT THE BLOG
Cancer Research Catalyst is the official blog of the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR). With stories covering cutting-edge discoveries across the continuum of cancer research, the blog helps make the latest scientific advances accessible to scientists, clinicians, other health care professionals, cancer survivors, patient advocates, and beyond. On the blog, readers can learn about new developments in understanding cancer risk factors and how cancer forms; innovative strategies to detect, intercept, and treat cancer; clinical trial results; survivorship; and more. Readers can also learn how AACR provides funding for cancer research and offers many platforms to disseminate new ideas and progress against cancer.
AUDIENCE
The blog has a fairly broad reach. Its readers include cancer researchers, patients, and advocates, as well as reporters and the general public.
Have an idea for a blog post?
We accept pitches for guest posts from members, partners, and others affiliated with the AACR. Keep the following tips in mind when preparing your pitch and post:
- Spend some time reviewing past posts to get a feel for the blog before writing.
- Posts should tell a story, deliver a message, or answer a question that provides a new perspective about a specific area of cancer research.
- The best posts define terms and provide background on the research and concepts they discuss.
- Posts should be timely and professional while still maintaining a conversational tone.
- Posts should not be purely promotional.
- Eight hundred to 1,000 words is the ideal length.
- Infographics, photos, and videos can add a lot to your post.
Examples of different formats for posts include:
Colonoscopy: A Powerful Tool for Cancer Prevention
This guest post helps clarify the results of a study that drew national attention. It explains the science in a clear, concise way to ensure readers can accurately understand the results of this study, its limitations, and implications for the future.
Early-career Cancer Researchers Interview NCI Director Kimryn Rathmell
This Q&A between members of the AACR Associate Member Council and former NCI Director Kimryn Rathmell, MD, PhD, shares lessons from her career trajectory to help the next generation of cancer researchers.
Ductal Carcinoma In Situ: The Weight of the Word “Cancer”
One of our most-read blog posts, this piece examines key questions about DCIS that are of interest to researchers, oncologists, and patients, and continues to serve as a resource on this type of breast tumor.
TIL Therapy: A New Melanoma Treatment 30 Years in the Making
This post offers readers an examination of a newly approved therapy, including the science behind how it works, the years of research that went into developing it, and its impact on the treatment landscape.
PROCESS/CONTACT
You may submit your pitch or draft blog post to [email protected]. We will respond if it is a good fit.
We consider the writing of blog posts a collaborative process. As a result, posts generally go through a few rounds of revisions. The AACR blog team may edit the final post for clarity, length, and style.
Thank you for your interest. Please don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions.
