American Association for Cancer Research (AACR)
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The mission of the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) is to prevent and cure cancer through research, education, communication, collaboration, science policy and advocacy, and funding for cancer research.
Shawn Lee, MD, PhD, received a grant from the AACR and The St. Baldrick’s Foundation to support his work on tailoring therapies for patients with pediatric ALL in Southeast Asia, where he hopes to improve survival and outcomes. Learn more on the #AACRBlog: buff.ly/b2sr9Vq
November 25, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Shawn Lee, MD, PhD, received a grant from the AACR and The St. Baldrick’s Foundation to support his work on tailoring therapies for patients with pediatric ALL in Southeast Asia, where he hopes to improve survival and outcomes. Learn more on the #AACRBlog: buff.ly/b2sr9Vq
Congratulations to all who participated in the AACR Philadelphia Marathon and the other races this weekend. A huge thank you to the #Runners4Research team, who raised more than $815,000 for cancer research, setting a new record. Thanks to all runners, donors, and volunteers!
November 24, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Congratulations to all who participated in the AACR Philadelphia Marathon and the other races this weekend. A huge thank you to the #Runners4Research team, who raised more than $815,000 for cancer research, setting a new record. Thanks to all runners, donors, and volunteers!
Mile 9 of the AACR #PhillyMarathon: AACR #Runners4Research pass the Philadelphia Zoo, America's first zoo.
November 23, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Mile 9 of the AACR #PhillyMarathon: AACR #Runners4Research pass the Philadelphia Zoo, America's first zoo.
Members of the @AACR #Runners4Research team head down Walnut Street in downtown Philadelphia as they approach mile 7 of the @Philly_Marathon.
November 23, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Members of the @AACR #Runners4Research team head down Walnut Street in downtown Philadelphia as they approach mile 7 of the @Philly_Marathon.
When AACR #Runners4Research team members pass the American Association for Cancer Research headquarters at 6th and Chestnut Streets during the AACR #PhillyMarathon, our cheer section brings the good vibes.
November 23, 2025 at 1:45 PM
When AACR #Runners4Research team members pass the American Association for Cancer Research headquarters at 6th and Chestnut Streets during the AACR #PhillyMarathon, our cheer section brings the good vibes.
When AACR #Runners4Research team members pass AACR Headquarters at 6th and Chestnut Streets during the AACR #PhillyMarathon, our cheer section brings the good vibes.
November 23, 2025 at 1:44 PM
When AACR #Runners4Research team members pass AACR Headquarters at 6th and Chestnut Streets during the AACR #PhillyMarathon, our cheer section brings the good vibes.
We thank our AACR #Runners4Research and all of the runners participating in the @AACR_CancerResearch Philadelphia Marathon and all the weekend's races. The runners are settling in for a great race as they pass City Hall.
November 23, 2025 at 12:51 PM
We thank our AACR #Runners4Research and all of the runners participating in the @AACR_CancerResearch Philadelphia Marathon and all the weekend's races. The runners are settling in for a great race as they pass City Hall.
With the Ben Franklin Bridge in the background, runners in the AACR Philadelphia Marathon head down Columbus Boulevard along the Delaware River. #Runners4Research #CancerResearchSavesLives®
November 23, 2025 at 12:39 PM
With the Ben Franklin Bridge in the background, runners in the AACR Philadelphia Marathon head down Columbus Boulevard along the Delaware River. #Runners4Research #CancerResearchSavesLives®
Good luck to all the runners in the AACR @Philly_Marathon, and thanks to the AACR #Runners4Research and their generous supporters who have contributed more than $805,000 so far to support cancer research.
November 23, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Good luck to all the runners in the AACR @Philly_Marathon, and thanks to the AACR #Runners4Research and their generous supporters who have contributed more than $805,000 so far to support cancer research.
Members of the AACR #Runners4Research team gather before today's AACR #PhillyMarathon. So far, the team has raised a remarkable $806,000 to support lifesaving cancer research, and there's still time to contribute: buff.ly/IGQF0ge
November 23, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Members of the AACR #Runners4Research team gather before today's AACR #PhillyMarathon. So far, the team has raised a remarkable $806,000 to support lifesaving cancer research, and there's still time to contribute: buff.ly/IGQF0ge
Steve has made it to the AACR Cheer zone outside of our Headquarters! Follow his progress throughout the half marathon as he runs to save lives: buff.ly/z7ofpk8 AACR #Runners4Research #CancerResearchSavesLives®
November 22, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Steve has made it to the AACR Cheer zone outside of our Headquarters! Follow his progress throughout the half marathon as he runs to save lives: buff.ly/z7ofpk8 AACR #Runners4Research #CancerResearchSavesLives®
AACR #Runners4Research run by historic Independence Hall and pass the @AACR cheer squad during the half marathon on this @PhillyMarathon Weekend. The team has raised over $790,000 for cancer research, and there's still time to donate: buff.ly/h1UoBUN.
November 22, 2025 at 12:57 PM
AACR #Runners4Research run by historic Independence Hall and pass the @AACR cheer squad during the half marathon on this @PhillyMarathon Weekend. The team has raised over $790,000 for cancer research, and there's still time to donate: buff.ly/h1UoBUN.
We're off and running! Follow our first-ever live coverage #AACRBlog as one of our writers, Steve Schneible, runs the Philly half marathon with the AACR #Runners4Research team during Philadelphia Marathon Weekend at buff.ly/sQVzO0s.
November 22, 2025 at 12:47 PM
We're off and running! Follow our first-ever live coverage #AACRBlog as one of our writers, Steve Schneible, runs the Philly half marathon with the AACR #Runners4Research team during Philadelphia Marathon Weekend at buff.ly/sQVzO0s.
The half marathon has begun, which kicks off #PhillyMarathon weekend. Good luck to all the runners, and special thanks to the @AACR #Runners4Research, who have raised over $790,000 so far to advance cancer science and medicine. #CancerResearchSavesLives®
November 22, 2025 at 12:34 PM
The half marathon has begun, which kicks off #PhillyMarathon weekend. Good luck to all the runners, and special thanks to the @AACR #Runners4Research, who have raised over $790,000 so far to advance cancer science and medicine. #CancerResearchSavesLives®
Live from @Philly_Marathon Weekend! The #AACRBlog follows Steve Schneible, one of our writers, as he runs the half marathon with AACR #Runners4Research. Follow the race in real time: buff.ly/sQVzO0s
November 22, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Live from @Philly_Marathon Weekend! The #AACRBlog follows Steve Schneible, one of our writers, as he runs the half marathon with AACR #Runners4Research. Follow the race in real time: buff.ly/sQVzO0s
Tomorrow, we're bringing you the first-ever live #AACRBlog from Steve Schneible, one of our writers, as he tackles the half marathon as part of the AACR #Runners4Research team during Philly Marathon Weekend. Follow along: buff.ly/sQVzO0s
November 21, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Tomorrow, we're bringing you the first-ever live #AACRBlog from Steve Schneible, one of our writers, as he tackles the half marathon as part of the AACR #Runners4Research team during Philly Marathon Weekend. Follow along: buff.ly/sQVzO0s
Only 1 in 5 eligible people receive lung cancer screening, the type of birth control a woman uses can impact her breast cancer risk, and more. Read these stories from Cancer Today magazine's The Week in Cancer News. buff.ly/YdsmdZa
November 21, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Only 1 in 5 eligible people receive lung cancer screening, the type of birth control a woman uses can impact her breast cancer risk, and more. Read these stories from Cancer Today magazine's The Week in Cancer News. buff.ly/YdsmdZa
Daniel Nomura, David McFadden, Kimberly Stegmaier, and Pratiti Bandopadhayay will discuss "Discovery of New Targets With Functional and Chemical Genomics" in a plenary at the AACR Conference on Fusion-Positive Cancers (January 13-15; Philadelphia).
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November 21, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Daniel Nomura, David McFadden, Kimberly Stegmaier, and Pratiti Bandopadhayay will discuss "Discovery of New Targets With Functional and Chemical Genomics" in a plenary at the AACR Conference on Fusion-Positive Cancers (January 13-15; Philadelphia).
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Thank you, Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center, for your continued support of the AACR #Runners4Research team and our mission to prevent and cure all cancers. Good luck to all the Jefferson runners participating in this year's Philly Marathon weekend.
November 20, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Thank you, Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center, for your continued support of the AACR #Runners4Research team and our mission to prevent and cure all cancers. Good luck to all the Jefferson runners participating in this year's Philly Marathon weekend.
Submit an abstract by December 8 for the AACR Special Conference on RAS Oncogenesis and Therapeutics (March 5-8, 2026; Los Angeles), chaired by Andrew J. Aguirre, Channing J. Der, David S. Hong, and Kevan M. Shokat. Learn more:
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November 20, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Submit an abstract by December 8 for the AACR Special Conference on RAS Oncogenesis and Therapeutics (March 5-8, 2026; Los Angeles), chaired by Andrew J. Aguirre, Channing J. Der, David S. Hong, and Kevan M. Shokat. Learn more:
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Our top #Runners4Research fundraiser, Katie Rabinowitz, is marking two years since her metastatic breast cancer diagnosis by AACR Philadelphia Marathon and making her miles mean more by raising vital funds for cancer research. NBC10 Philadelphia has her inspiring story:
‘It's extremely empowering': Woman battling cancer prepares to run the Philadelphia marathon
Marathon weekend is almost here! Find out what you need to know about this year’s Philadelphia Marathon, and hear from one of the runners about her truly inspiring journey.
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November 19, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Our top #Runners4Research fundraiser, Katie Rabinowitz, is marking two years since her metastatic breast cancer diagnosis by AACR Philadelphia Marathon and making her miles mean more by raising vital funds for cancer research. NBC10 Philadelphia has her inspiring story:
The new Believe in Progress episode is out now. Recorded at this year's AACR Annual Meeting in Chicago, two leaders in global cancer research share their insights on driving progress in cancer science and medicine.
059: Leading the Future of Cancer Science with Dr. Matthew G. Vander Heiden and Dr. Inesa Huivaniuk
What does it take to lead one of the world’s largest gatherings of cancer researchers and to deliver cancer care on the front lines of a war zone? In this powerful episode of Believe in Progress,…
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November 19, 2025 at 8:06 PM
The new Believe in Progress episode is out now. Recorded at this year's AACR Annual Meeting in Chicago, two leaders in global cancer research share their insights on driving progress in cancer science and medicine.
Response and Resistance to RAS Blockade in Solid Tumors and Beyond:
Sandra Misale will address this topic in a Rising Star Lecture at the AACR Special Conference on RAS Oncogenesis and Therapeutics (March 5-8, 2026; Los Angeles). Learn more:
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Sandra Misale will address this topic in a Rising Star Lecture at the AACR Special Conference on RAS Oncogenesis and Therapeutics (March 5-8, 2026; Los Angeles). Learn more:
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November 19, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Response and Resistance to RAS Blockade in Solid Tumors and Beyond:
Sandra Misale will address this topic in a Rising Star Lecture at the AACR Special Conference on RAS Oncogenesis and Therapeutics (March 5-8, 2026; Los Angeles). Learn more:
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#AACRras26 @sandramisale.bsky.social
Sandra Misale will address this topic in a Rising Star Lecture at the AACR Special Conference on RAS Oncogenesis and Therapeutics (March 5-8, 2026; Los Angeles). Learn more:
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#AACRras26 @sandramisale.bsky.social
Register by December 15 to get the lowest rates for the AACR Special Conference on Innovations in Prostate Cancer Research and Treatment (January 20-22; Boston), chaired by Peter S. Nelson, Elena Castro, Patrick G. Pilié, and Eliezer M. Van Allen. Learn more:
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November 19, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Register by December 15 to get the lowest rates for the AACR Special Conference on Innovations in Prostate Cancer Research and Treatment (January 20-22; Boston), chaired by Peter S. Nelson, Elena Castro, Patrick G. Pilié, and Eliezer M. Van Allen. Learn more:
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The @fda.gov approved the MEK inhibitor selumetinib for adults with neurofibromatosis type 1 who have symptomatic, inoperable plexiform neurofibromas. It was previously approved for pediatric patients: www.fda.gov/drugs/resour...
FDA approves selumetinib for adults with neurofibromatosis type 1 with
On November 19, 2025, the Food and Drug Administration approved selumetinib (KOSELUGO, AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP) for adults with neurofibromatosis type 1
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November 19, 2025 at 4:37 PM
The @fda.gov approved the MEK inhibitor selumetinib for adults with neurofibromatosis type 1 who have symptomatic, inoperable plexiform neurofibromas. It was previously approved for pediatric patients: www.fda.gov/drugs/resour...