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From Pixels to Patients: How AACR on Campus Is Transforming Cancer Research in Colombia

By Michelle Guevara-Nieto, PhD, postdoctoral fellow at the Genomic Epidemiology Branch at the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) and member of the AACR Associate Me...

From War to Recovery: How Global Collaboration Sustains Cancer Research and Care in Ukraine

Amid disruption in Ukraine, international partnerships are preserving oncology progress—and building the foundation for long-term recovery. The post From War to Recovery: How Globa...

A Shared Path Toward Cancer Progress

Patient advocates from the AACR Scientist↔Survivor Program shared their research on cancer during the AACR Annual Meeting 2026. The post A Shared Path Toward Cancer Progress appea...

How Does the Most Important Cancer Research Meeting in the World Come Together?

A look behind the scenes into the planning of the AACR Annual Meeting, including the scientific program, conference logistics, and more. The post How Does the Most Important Cancer...

AACR Associate Members Receive Warm Reception at Early-career Hill Day

Heather K. Beasley was among the researchers who visited Washington, D.C to push for sustained NIH funding during AACR Early-career Hill Day. The post AACR Associate Members Receiv...

How to Navigate the AACR Annual Meeting as an Early-career Researcher

By AACR Associate Member Council members, 2025-2026 Attending the AACR Annual Meeting is a defining moment for early‑career researchers in the field of cancer research. The meeting...

AACR 2026 Chairs Identify Themes and Highlights from the Conference

Before heading to the AACR meeting in San Diego, program chairs Paul Mischel and Alice Shaw shared insights with GEN on the key themes shaping this year’s program and what excites...

AACR 2026: Professional Awards Acknowledge Community’s Contributions to Cancer Research

AACR's annual awards recognize scientific contributions in basic, translational, clinical, and epidemiological cancer research. Recipients are laboratory researchers, physician-sci...

AACR 2026: where is cancer therapeutics heading?

AACR 2026 saw thousands gathered in San Diego, California, where major progress in cancer research was revealed. The post AACR 2026: where is cancer therapeutics heading? appeared...

Anthony Letai, MD, PhD, FAACR, Lays Out NCI’s Priorities at the AACR Annual Meeting 2026

At the AACR Annual Meeting 2026, National Cancer Institute Director Anthony Letai offered insights into what NCI considers to be priorities. The post Anthony Letai, MD, PhD, FAACR,...

A Graduate Student’s Roadmap to Making the Most of AACR Membership

AACR Associate Member Council members offer advice for how graduate students can make the most of AACR resources for professional development. The post A Graduate Student’s Roadmap...

Live Updates From the AACR Annual Meeting 2026: Tuesday, April 21

Live updates from the fifth day of the AACR Annual Meeting 2026, including a plenary on early-onset cancers, the final Clinical Trial Plenary, and more. The post Live Updates From...

Live Updates From the AACR Annual Meeting 2026: Sunday, April 19

Live updates from the third day of the AACR Annual Meeting 2026, including the Opening Plenary, Clinical Trial Plenaries, and more. The post Live Updates From the AACR Annual Meeti...

Live Updates From the AACR Annual Meeting 2026: Friday, April 17

Live updates from throughout the first day of the AACR Annual Meeting 2026, including educational sessions and other highlights. The post Live Updates From the AACR Annual Meeting...

Live Updates From the AACR Annual Meeting 2026: Saturday, April 18

Live updates from the second day of the AACR Annual Meeting 2026, including the 5K, clinical trials, Discovery Science Plenary, and more. The post Live Updates From the AACR Annual...

AACR 2026: A Video Update from San Diego

From the AACR Annual Meeting in San Diego, Julianna LeMieux and Damian Doherty report on early highlights, including key insights and takeaways from the first few days of the meeti...

Daily Recaps From the AACR Annual Meeting 2026: Wednesday, April 22

A recap of the last day of the AACR Annual Meeting 2026, including plenaries on innovative treatment modalities and overall meeting highlights. The post Daily Recaps From the AACR...

Live Updates From the AACR Annual Meeting 2026: Monday, April 20

Live updates from the fourth day of the AACR Annual Meeting 2026, including a plenary on AI, the NCI Director’s Address, and more. The post Live Updates From the AACR Annual Meetin...

AACR 2026: Revolution’s next prospect, Merck’s reveal and a lung cancer battle

Featured at this year’s meeting on early cancer research were results from an immunotherapy Merck acquired in 2024 and several targeted medicines for lung tumors.

Five Kilometers, 3.11 Miles, and $250,000 for Cancer Science: Running for Research at the AACR Annual Meeting

A few AACR Runners for Research shared their thoughts as they prepare to pound some pavement and raise money at the AACR Annual Meeting 2026. The post Five Kilometers, 3.11 Miles,...

Dana-Farber Scientists to Showcase Over 50 Research Studies at AACR Annual Meeting 2026

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute researchers are set to unveil over 50 groundbreaking studies at the upcoming American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting in 2026, he...

AI Empowers Patients to Navigate Cancer Care

An AACR Patient Advocate Forum assembled a panel of experts to discuss how AI tools can help advance cancer research and educate patients. The post AI Empowers Patients to Navigate...

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From the Bench, AACR Annual Meeting 2026: Innovative Tools Uncover New Insights Into Cancer 

The latest edition of our "From the Bench" series examines creative research approaches presented at the AACR Annual Meeting 2026 enabling new insights into cancer. The post From t...