AACR

On behalf of the American Association for Cancer Research, we thank congressional leaders for finalizing the FY2026 Labor–HHS bill and prioritizing lifesaving medical research. Bipartisan support for @NIH drives progress, innovation, and hope for patients. brnw.ch/21x0eg0

Congratulations to Zhaohui Wang, PhD, recipient of the 2025 AACR-Novocure Career Development Award for Cancer Research. Dr. Wang is working to leverage TTFields to overcome resistance to vorasidenib in IDH-mutatnt gliomas. #AACRGrants @Novocure @TerasakiInst

Apply by March 27 to attend the AACR Molecular Biology in Clinical Oncology Workshop (July 19-25; Coronado, CA). Directed by Ross Levine, @christine_lovly, and Jean Tang, this workshop trains aspiring physician-scientists to conduct translational research. brnw.ch/21x0SOc

Two-year, USD $60,000 grants to support research relevant to the cancer burden on the African continent are available to early-career cancer researchers in Africa who received their highest degree within the past ten years. Apply by May 12. Learn more: brnw.ch/21x0Sre

We appreciate @SenatorSlotkin for taking the time to discuss the vital need for sustained funding for the @NIH and @theNCI to ensure continued progress in cancer science and medicine. #AACRontheHill #FundNIH

AACR Early Career Hill Day participants met with Rep. James McGovern to advocate for critically needed @NIH funding. Thank you, @RepMcGovern, for your ongoing commitment to supporting lifesaving cancer research. #AACRontheHill #FundNIH

We thank the staff of Rep. Stephanie Bice for meeting with us to discuss the critical need for sustained funding for the @NIH and @theNCI. Your support will help drive continued progress in cancer science and medicine. #AACRontheHill #FundNIH @RepBice

Early Career researchers met with Rep. Troy Carter to advocate for critically needed NIH funding. Thank you, @RepTroyCarter, for your ongoing commitment to supporting breakthroughs against cancer. #AACRontheHill #FundNIH

We thank Senator @JohnCornyn's office for meeting with us to discuss the importance of supporting the @NIH and @theNCI and the pivotal role of these agencies in advancing cancer research. #AACRontheHill #FundNIH

Submit an abstract by May 4 for the AACR Special Conference on Breaking Barriers in the Fight Against Rare Cancers (July 18-20, Vancouver), chaired by Andy Futreal, Taran Gujral, Brooke E. Howitt, and Patrick Tan. Learn more: brnw.ch/21x0QXm #AACRrarecancers26

We thank the staff of Senator Maggie Hassan for meeting with us to discuss the critical need for sustained funding for the @NIH and @theNCI. Your support will help drive continued progress in cancer science and medicine. #AACRontheHill #FundNIH

We appreciate @SenatorShaheen for taking the time to discuss the vital need for sustained funding for the @NIH and @theNCI to ensure continued progress in cancer science and medicine. #AACRontheHill #FundNIH

Thanks @SenatorLankford for the #AACRontheHill meeting! Grateful to have your support for @NIH funding! #FundNIH @AACR

We invite applications for the following AACR-Lobular Breast Cancer Alliance Invasive Lobular Carcinoma grants: --Research Fellowship: a two-year, $130,000 grant --Innovation and Discovery Grants: a one-year $50,000 grant Apply by April 9: brnw.ch/21x0QMU

We thank Senator Ossoff for meeting with us to discuss the critical need for sustained funding for the @NIH and @theNCI. Your support will help drive continued progress in cancer science and medicine. #AACRontheHill #FundNIH

We thank Senator Ted Cruz's office for meeting with us to discuss the importance of supporting the @NIH and @theNCI and the pivotal role of these agencies in advancing cancer research. #AACRontheHill #FundNIH @tedcruz

We thank the staff of Senator John Kennedy for meeting with us to discuss the critical need for sustained funding for the @NIH and @theNCI. Your support will help drive continued progress in cancer science and medicine. #AACRontheHill #FundNIH @senjohnkennedyn

Today is the AACR Early-Career Hill Day. Twenty-one AACR Associate Members are gathering on Capitol Hill to ask Congress to prioritize NIH funding. Now more than ever, it's important to take action: brnw.ch/21x0QbI #AACRontheHill #FundNIH

Robert Kruger and @ElizSMcKenna from @CD_AACR share on the #AACRBlog how they are working to strengthen connections with the research community in China to ensure that AACR journals continue to reflect the full landscape of cancer research: brnw.ch/21x0Q3P

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AACR members have elected #AACRFellows Robert H. Vonderheide, MD, DPhil, as their 2026-2027 President-Elect. We congratulate Dr. Vonderheide, who will become President-Elect at the #AACR26 Business Meeting of Members and AACR President during #AACR27. brnw.ch/21x0OM1