Content by American Association for Cancer Research
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AACR Calls on Congress to Once Again Summarily Reject the President’s Budget Proposal for NIH
The President’s FY2027 budget proposal includes devastating cuts of nearly $6 billion to NIH’s budget for lifesaving research
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20 Years of HPV Vaccines: Scientists Celebrate Major Cancer Prevention Milestone
Douglas R. Lowy, MD, and John T. Schiller, PhD, are honored with the 2026 Pezcoller Foundation-AACR International Award for developing the first vaccine specifically designed to prevent cancer
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The Future of Cancer Research Is on the Line—and Young Scientists Know It
AACR sends 20 early-career researchers to Capitol Hill to advocate for NIH and NCI funding
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AACR Releases Inaugural Pediatric Cancer Progress Report
More than 30 new drugs have been approved for pediatric cancer in the past 10 years, but progress has not benefited all patients
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AACR Project GENIE Receives 2025 AWS Imagine Grant to Advance Cancer Genomics Data for Clinical Research
AI-powered, multilingual cancer research pipeline will accelerate the pace of global data curation and expand access to real-world clinical data
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Medicaid Expansion Linked to Improved Long-Term Survival in Cancer Patients
Certain cancer patients in US states that expanded Medicaid experienced increased survival, especially in rural and high-poverty regions
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National Cancer Institute Names New Director, Ushering in Next Phase of Cancer Research
AACR applauds appointment of Anthony G. Letai, MD, PhD, as director of the National Cancer Institute
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Lifesaving Cancer Advances Linked to Federal Funding, According to Latest AACR Report
The FDA approved 20 new cancer drugs during the 12 months covered by the report, but turmoil at NIH threatens continued progress
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New Survey Finds Overwhelming Public Support for Federal Funding for Medical and Cancer Research
Some 89 percent of voters support the federal government using taxpayer dollars to fund medical research
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AACR Urges Bipartisan Support for Cancer Research Following Biden’s Prostate Cancer Diagnosis
In a statement, the American Association for Cancer Research emphasizes the critical role of sustained federal investment in advancing diagnostics, treatments, and equitable access to care for all cancer patients
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AACR Calls on Congress to Summarily Reject the President’s FY2026 Budget Proposal for NIH
The FY2026 budget proposal includes devastating cuts to NIH of $18 billion, which would result in a nearly 40 percent cut in NIH’s budget for lifesaving research
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