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Daily Plenary Sessions will highlight minimal residual disease, early-onset cancers, AI, innovative therapies, and more
The AACR Annual Meeting 2026 features six can’t-miss Plenary Sessions with a slate of prominent speakers discussing several of the hottest topics in cancer research.
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Plan your itinerary—learn about running for research, special accommodations, food trucks, and more
Attendees gathering in San Diego can learn about the latest advances in the field and forge connections with their peers, while also enjoying beautiful weather, local food, and live music.
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Session on communicating science will provide an array of perspectives on making research approachable
A new session will seek to provide answers to an age-old question: How can scientists help nonscientists understand complex research concepts and projects?
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Educational Program will feature prevention, early detection, AI, chemistry, and more
This year, Educational Sessions and Methods Workshops will be available to all attendees as part of their standard meeting registration at no additional cost. Two days of cross-disciplinary programming will create a launchpad for the scientific sessions that follow.
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Professional Development Sessions offer networking opportunities, career advice, and mentorship for early-career researchers
Workshops, panel discussions, and one-on-one conversations will provide early-career researchers with the opportunity to learn from experienced scientists, refine their grant-writing skills, plan their career trajectories, and more.
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Sessions on artificial intelligence inform researchers of current and emerging applications
Speakers spanning different fields will discuss how artificial intelligence tools are being deployed in real time, from the lab bench to the clinic.
