Join AACI Sept. 15 at 1 pm ET for a PCLI Webinar with leaders from Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center at UT Southwestern Medical Center on how cancer centers are integrating cancer genetics, pharmacogenomics & longitudinal prevention. Register: www.medlive.com/aaci/show/26... #AACI #CancerResearch

Dr. Nirali N. Shah has been named associate director for translational research at the University of Maryland Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center. Read more in the August #AACIUpdate: www.aaci-cancer.org/aaci-update-... #NewsFromTheCenters #CancerResearch

Dr. Shirish Gadgeel has been named co-chair of the Protocol Review and Monitoring Committee at @winshipcancer.emory.edu, alongside Dr. Tamara Miller. Read more in the August #AACIUpdate: www.aaci-cancer.org/aaci-update-... #NewsFromTheCenters #ClinicalTrials

A $250,000 RevitaLash Cosmetics award will support Dr. Asfar Azmi’s research at @karmanoscancer.bsky.social and Wayne State University exploring new approaches to pancreatic cancer treatment. Read more in the August #AACIUpdate: www.aaci-cancer.org/aaci-update-... #CancerResearch #PancreaticCancer

The 2026 AACI Leadership Development Workshop takes place Oct.24 in Chicago. Organizations can support through several sponsorship opportunities. Learn more: www.aaci-cancer.org/Files/Admin/... #AACI #LDDW26

Congratulations to Dr. Cynthia X. Ma of @sitemancenter.bsky.social on receiving a Susan G. Komen Leadership Grant to advance breast cancer research on endocrine resistance. Read more in the August #AACIUpdate: www.aaci-cancer.org/aaci-update-... #CancerResearch #BreastCancer

New from the AACI Public Policy Resource Library: California taxpayers can now direct state tax refunds to pediatric cancer research. Read more: bit.ly/3UoO5AD #PublicPolicy #PediatricCancer

AACI mourns the loss of surgical oncologist and patient navigation pioneer Harold P. Freeman, MD, who died August 11 at age 93. His groundbreaking work advancing health equity and access to cancer care leaves a lasting legacy. Read AACI’s full statement: bit.ly/4xLbQBs

Dr. Cornelia Ulrich of @huntsmancancer.bsky.social has been appointed the inaugural Mary C. Beckerle Presidential Endowed Chair in Cancer Research and Leadership. Read more in the August #AACIUpdate: www.aaci-cancer.org/aaci-update-... #Awards #Honors

Clinical trials can offer hope, but access isn’t always easy. A @kffhealthnews.org article explores barriers including finding trials, travel, cost & childcare, and highlights the EACT project, co-coordinated by AACI & the MRCT Center. bit.ly/4ijAZ1r

You Want To Join a Clinical Trial. Here’s What To Know About the Hurdles. - KFF Health News

The Department of Health and Human Services has launched an effort to streamline clinical research, and legislation is pending in Congress. But patients and providers face participation challenges.

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New from AACI: The Public Policy Roundup is a quarterly update on the policy issues shaping the oncology field and AACI's ongoing advocacy activities. Read and subscribe: bit.ly/4hHBS3S #CancerResearch #CancerPolicy #AACIPPR

Dr. Lusine Yaghjyan of @ufhealthcancer.bsky.social has received a $3.4 million NCI grant to study how breast stem cells contribute to early breast tumor development. Read more in the August #AACIUpdate: www.aaci-cancer.org/aaci-update-... #Grants #Gifts

Congratulations to Dr. Carmen Bergom of @sitemancenter.bsky.social on being named an American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) Fellow. Read more in the August #AACIUpdate: www.aaci-cancer.org/aaci-update-... #Awards #Honors

Congratulations to Dr. Janice Gabrilove of Mount Sinai Tisch Cancer Center on receiving a lifetime achievement award for her leadership, innovation, mentorship, and impact in oncology and medicine. Read more in the August #AACIUpdate: www.aaci-cancer.org/aaci-update-... #Awards #Honors"

The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - The James, hosted its second annual Clinical Trial Concept in the Oncology Landscape course with AACI during the 18th Annual AACI CRI Meeting. Read more in the August #AACIUpdate: www.aaci-cancer.org/aaci-update-...

@fredhutch.org Cancer Center has named Dr. Kate Markey the next holder of the Innovators Network Endowed Chair, recognizing her innovative research and potential for patient impact. Read more in the August #AACIUpdate: www.aaci-cancer.org/aaci-update-... #Awards #Honors"

Join colleagues in Chicago for the 2026 AACI/CCAF Annual Meeting, Oct. 25-27. “Four Generations, One Workplace” will explore strategies for collaboration, engagement, and navigating today’s multigenerational cancer center workforce. #AACIUpdate www.aaci-cancer.org/aaci-update-...

Congratulations to @vcumassey.bsky.social on naming Dr. Monica Baskin as its next director. Dr. Baskin is the first woman to lead the center and the first Black woman to direct an NCI-Designated Cancer Center. Read more in the August #AACIUpdate: www.aaci-cancer.org/aaci-update-...

Join AACI and SIRUM on Aug. 10 at 1 p.m. ET for Leveraging Oncology Medicine Surplus for Good. Register on the @medliveofficial.bsky.social: www.medlive.com/aaci/show/26...

#ICYMI the August #AACIUpdate is now available with the latest news from AACI cancer centers. Read more: www.aaci-cancer.org/aaci-update-...

Dr. Roarke Kamber of @ucsfcancer.bsky.social has been named a 2026 Pew-Stewart Scholar. #AACIUpdate: www.aaci-cancer.org/aaci-update-... #Awards #Honors

Dr. Ashutosh Tewari of Mount Sinai Tisch Cancer Center was awarded an honorary fellowship by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow. His pioneering work in robotic surgery, genomics, and imaging continues to advance prostate cancer care. #AACIUpdate: aaci-cancer.org/aaci-update-...

“Cancer is evil.” That simple motivation drives Dr. Roy Jensen, of @kucancercenter.bsky.social to continue the fight against cancer. Through shared expertise, AACI members are advancing progress in areas like cellular therapies and immunotherapy. #BetterTogether #AACIBetterTogether

The experts at the American Society for Radiation Oncology recognized the @sitemancenter.bsky.social Radiation Oncology team as one of the nation’s best radiation oncology programs. Read more in the #AACIUpdate: www.aaci-cancer.org/aaci-update-... #Awards #Honors

Dr. Parth Desai of @foxchasecancer.bsky.social and @templehealth.bsky.social has received the ASCO Conquer Cancer Career Development Award for his research on immune-cold tumors. Read more in the #AACIUpdate: www.aaci-cancer.org/aaci-update-... #Awards #Honors

Congratulations to Dr. Matthew Vander Heiden, director of the @mitkochinstitute.bsky.social, on his appointment as editor-in-chief of Cancer Discovery published by the AACR. Read more in the #AACIUpdate: www.aaci-cancer.org/aaci-update-... #Awards #Honors"

Dr. Dan Theodorescu of @uazcancercenter.bsky.social received the Spence Medal from the American Association of Genitourinary Surgeons, recognizing his lifetime contributions to urology. Read more in the #AACIUpdate: www.aaci-cancer.org/aaci-update-... #Awards #Honors

Congratulations to Dr. Gregory J. Zipfel of @sitemancenter.bsky.social and @washumedicine.bsky.social on being elected president of the Society of Neurological Surgeons. Read more in the #AACIUpdate: www.aaci-cancer.org/aaci-update-... #Awards #Honors

Congratulations to Dr. David Gius on his appointment as director of the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center. Read more in the July #AACIUpdate: www.aaci-cancer.org/aaci-update-... #LeadershipTransitions

Registration open: AACI webinar on surplus medicine redistribution, Aug 10 at 1:00 pm ET with SIRUM, @clevelandclinic.bsky.social, and The Ohio State University, hosted on @medliveofficial.bsky.social. Learn more: www.aaci-cancer.org/aaci-update-...