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Daily plenary lineup will examine the hottest topics and future directions of cancer research
In addition to the two weekend plenaries, the Annual Meeting program includes four other plenary sessions covering some of the hottest topics, latest discoveries, and most recent advances in cancer research and treatment.
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Research from 14 NextGen Stars featured throughout the program
The AACR NextGen Stars program was created to offer enhanced visibility to early-career scientists. This year’s 14 AACR NextGen Stars will present their research during several major symposia and sessions at the Annual Meeting.
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AACR Project GENIE registry surpasses ‘greatest expectations’
AACR Project GENIE, an international cancer registry assembled through data sharing between 19 of the leading cancer centers in the world, has surpassed its organizers’ greatest expectations, according to Shawn M. Sweeney, PhD.
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Three new scientific awards to be presented at the Annual Meeting
Since 1961, the AACR has continued to expand its collection of annual awards and lectureships that recognize and honor laboratory researchers, physician-scientists, and population scientists around the world.
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AACR commemorates 115 years as the driving force to eradicate cancer
The Annual Meeting will serve as a kickoff for a year of events celebrating the milestone. Special attractions in New Orleans include a 115th Anniversary Landmarks exhibit and an anniversary shop with commemorative merchandise.
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NFL player and cancer survivor will serve as ambassador of 5K run/walk
Louisiana native and two-time Super Bowl champion Brandon Bolden (left) will be joined at the starting line by AACR President David A. Tuveson, MD, PhD, FAACR (right), who plans to compete in the annual fundraising event.
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AACR CEO Margaret Foti, PhD, MD (hc): Welcome to the 113th Annual Meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research
The Annual Meeting Program Committee, Education Committee, and Clinical Trials Committee have developed an exciting program that examines all aspects of cancer development and factors that influence each individual patient’s experience.
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AACR Annual Meeting 2022: Decoding Cancer Complexity, Integrating Science, Transforming Patient Outcomes
The world’s largest meeting dedicated to cancer research hits the road for the first time in two years after the COVID-19 pandemic forced the cancellation of in-person gatherings in 2020 and 2021. Virtual attendance is also an option this year.
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Scientific program features hottest topics across the spectrum of cancer research
Program Committee Chair Marcia R. Cruz-Correa, MD, PhD, previews the Annual Meeting scientific program, which covers the most important advances and hottest topics in cancer research.
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Annual Meeting showcases data from late-breaking, innovative clinical trials
Among the themes and topics expected to garner a lot of attention this year are trials looking at cellular therapies, novel immunotherapeutics, and molecularly targeted therapy drugs, according to Timothy A. Yap, MD, PhD, and Julie R. Brahmer, MD, MSc.