Although I have been CEO of the American Association for Cancer Research® (AACR) for many years, one experience that still thrills me is standing on…
Category:Policy and Advocacy
Patient stories reveal dramatic advances made in cancer diagnosis, treatment, and survival.
AACR’s Science Policy and Government Affairs Committee advocates for science-driven legislation in the nation’s capital. When lawmakers on Capitol Hill draft new legislation, they need…
The budget for the National Institutes of Health has grown by nearly $15 billion since the first Rally for Medical Research in 2013.
In 1970, there were a small number of effective cancer treatments and a limited knowledge of cancer biology and prevention strategies. Researchers, clinicians, cancer survivors,…
Policymakers, government officials, and regulatory authorities turn to the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) when they need a trusted resource on science and cancer…
The AACR offers advocacy opportunities for cancer patients and survivors. Cancer patient advocacy has one main objective: making people’s voices heard. Through the efforts of…