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
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.
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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.
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
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
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
“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
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
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
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
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
“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
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