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There is still time to submit nominations for the AACI Cellular Therapy Initiative (CTI) and AACI Physician Clinical Leadership Initiative (PCLI) steering committees till 5:00 pm Pacific time on Friday, October 30. Learn more and submit your nominations: conta.cc/4k4YJYn
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Each month, #AACIUpdate shares research from our member cancer centers. October’s #ResearchHighlights span cancer risk and drivers, early detection, novel therapies, and survivorship, showing the breadth of work underway. Read more: bit.ly/4i30ZxC
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Thank you to the panelists, supporters, exhibitors, and attendees who made  #AACI2026 a success, and congratulations to our award recipients! We look forward to seeing you at the 2027 AACI/CCAF Annual Meeting, October 24-26 in Washington, DC.
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Our final session of #AACI2026 is the NCI Director’s Report, presented by Dr. Anthony Letai of the National Cancer Institute. Join us in Chicago EFGH. @theNCI @DrTonyLetai
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Stephen Ezell presents “Competing for the Future: China’s Rise in Biomedical Research and U.S. Innovation,” examining China’s growing research footprint, U.S. competitiveness, and the role of federal investment in advancing research. #AACI2026 @ITIFdc
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“Emerging Innovations in Cancer Care” begins now. Dr. Louis M. Weiner moderates a discussion with Drs. Gianpietro Dotti and Trang VoPham. #AACI2026 @LombardiCancer @UNC_Lineberger @fredhutch
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Break time!  Join us in the Chicago Ballroom Foyer to connect with your colleagues and visit with meeting exhibitors. Sessions resume at 10:15 am CT. #AACI2026
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“Crisis in Clinical Research: Reimagining the Future of Research” begins now. Dr. Thomas Lynch moderates a discussion on challenges to clinical trial accrual and long-term sustainability. #AACI2026 @fredhutch
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Panelists include Dina Aziz and Drs. Thomas J. George, Margie Kasner, and Patricia LoRusso. The discussion covers declining trial accrual drivers: industry competition, regulatory burden and staffing shortages. #AACI2026 @UTMDAnderson @UFHealthCancer @KimmelCancerCtr @YaleCancer
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The 14th Annual PCLI Meeting begins now with “Rethinking Clinical Trials Using Decentralization.” Dr. Ajay Nooka moderates a discussion with Dr. Gary Doolittle, Dr. Carrie Lee, and Jessica Moehle. #AACI2026 @WinshipAtEmory @KUcancercenter @UNC_Lineberger @huntsmancancer
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Sessions for the final day of #AACI2026 begin at 8:00 am CT.
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“Maximizing the Impact of NCI On-Site Meetings for Cancer Centers” begins now. Lauren Hackett moderates a discussion with Drs. Roy A. Jensen, Candace S. Johnson, and W. Kimryn Rathmell. #AACI2026 @EinsteinCanCntr @KUcancercenter @RoswellPark @OSUCCC_James @theNCI @OSUCCC_James
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Please join us for a break in the Chicago Ballroom Foyer. Our final session of the day begins at 4:00 pm CT. #AACI2026
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Panelists include Dr. John Cleveland, Dr. Dina Halme, Dr. Thomas Loughran, Rae Ann Paden, Dr. Yolanda Sanchez, and Brian Springer. Join the discussion on preparing for CCSG review and renewal. #AACI2026 @MoffittNews @UVACancerCenter @UNMCCC
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Dr. Wendy Law moderates “CCSG Review Process and Funding,” covering grant preparation, the competing renewal process, and how cancer centers can support one another during renewal. #AACI2026 @fredhutch
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Registered for the Government Relations Forum? Join us in the Marriott Ballroom on the 4th floor to discuss timely public policy issues with colleagues. Pre-registration is required. #AACI2026 #PublicPolicy #advocacy
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“Research and Development at Basic Laboratory Cancer Centers” begins now. Dr. Madeleine Braun moderates a discussion with Drs. Rohit Bhargava, Reuben Shaw, and Matthew Vander Heiden. #AACI2026 @jacksonlab @kochinstitute @CancerCenterIL @CancerSalk
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Join your colleagues for a networking dessert in the Chicago Ballroom Foyer. #AACI2026
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Enjoying #AACI2026 so far? Share your photos, video, and meeting insights and be sure to tag AACI!
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Congratulations to Dr. Rafi Ahmed, our 2026 AACI Distinguished Scientist! His keynote, “Understanding T Cell Exhaustion: Implications for Cancer Immunotherapy,” begins now. #AACI2026 @WinshipAtEmory @EmoryVaccineCtr
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