2026
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Alvaro Curiel Garcia, PhD
AACR NextGen Stars Class of 2026 Honoree Alvaro Curiel Garcia, PhD, shares insight into research that will be presented during the Annual Meeting.
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Amulya Sreekumar, PhD
AACR NextGen Stars Class of 2026 Honoree Amulya Sreekumar, PhD, shares insight into research that will be presented during the Annual Meeting.
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Long Chi Nguyen, PhD, MD
AACR NextGen Stars Class of 2026 Honoree Long Chi Nguyen, PhD, MD, shares insight into research that will be presented during the Annual Meeting.
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Steven Corsello, MD
AACR NextGen Stars Class of 2026 Honoree Steven Corsello, MD, shares insight into research that will be presented during the Annual Meeting.
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Daniel D. Azorín, PhD
AACR NextGen Stars Class of 2026 Honoree Daniel D. Azorín, PhD, shares insight into research that will be presented during the Annual Meeting.
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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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Survivorship sessions and patient advocacy underscore quality-of-life concerns, importance of patient perspectives
Several sessions and events will be dedicated to the science of survivorship and the importance of patient perspectives in cancer research, creating a harmonious forum for collaboration between those who research and treat cancer and those who are most affected by it.
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AACR CEO Margaret Foti, PhD, MD (hc), invites you to the 2026 Annual Meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research
This year’s Annual Meeting will highlight new insights into the underpinnings of cancer, new approaches to reduce cancer risk, new technologies to detect cancer and intervene earlier, and new treatments that are empowering patients to live longer, better lives.
