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Save the Date AACIAACR Virtual Hill Day

Save the Date: AACI/AACR Virtual Hill Day 

AACI will jointly host its annual Hill Day with the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) on Wednesday, June 9. The event will be held virtually for the second year. All faculty and staff o…
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Submit Your Cancer Center News for February 

Thank you to the communications professionals who consistently provide AACI with news from their cancer centers. The February 2021 issue of AACI Update will be published on Monday, February 1. The de…
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FY2021 Budget a Mixed Bag for Cancer Research 

Approved by the House and Senate on Monday, December 21, 2020, the final Fiscal Year 2021 budget deal includes a $1.25 billion increase in funding for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and a $1…
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PCLI Welcomes New Steering Committee Members

PCLI Welcomes New Steering Committee Members 

Three new members have been selected to join AACI’s Physician Clinical Leadership Initiative (PCLI) Steering Committee: Carrie B. Lee, MD, MPH, UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, University …
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PCLI Webinar Oncology Workforce Challenges

PCLI Webinar: Oncology Workforce Challenges 

The AACI Physician Clinical Leadership Initiative (PCLI) will host "Oncology Workforce Challenges: The Role of the Advanced Practice Provider (APP) in Academic Oncology" at 1:00 pm eastern time on Th…
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CRI Benchmarking Report Published in ASCO Journal

CRI Benchmarking Report Published in ASCO Journal 

AACI Clinical Research Innovation (CRI) is pleased to share the publication of an article in the November issue of ASCO’s JCO Oncology Practice. "Clinical Trial Metrics: The Complexity of Conducting …
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Champion for Cures Nominations Now Open

Champion for Cures Nominations Now Open 

AACI cancer center directors are invited to submit nominations for the 2021 Champion for Cures Award. AACI established the award in 2018 to recognize an individual or individuals who, through direct …
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Assessing Diversity in Cancer Center Leadership 

Results from a leadership diversity survey conducted by AACI in partnership with The Cancer Letter (TCL) show that there’s a long road ahead in confronting cancer disparities in the oncology leadersh…
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Join AACI for a PCLI Webinar on July 22

Join AACI for a PCLI Webinar on July 22 

The AACI Physician Clinical Leadership Initiative (PCLI) will host "Implementation of Germline Testing for Prostate Cancer" at 1:00 pm eastern time on Wednesday, July 22. The webinar will highlight a…
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AACI/CCAF Annual Meeting Shifts to Virtual Format 

To prioritize the health and well-being of AACI meeting attendees, supporters, and cancer center patients, AACI's Board of Directors and the 2020 AACI/CCAF Annual Meeting Program Committee have decid…
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Virtual CRI Meeting Highlights COVID 19 Challenges

Virtual CRI Meeting Highlights COVID-19 Challenges 

There is still time to register for the 12th Annual AACI Clinical Research Innovation Meeting, next Tuesday and Wednesday, July 7-8. Although the meeting will be virtual due to safety concerns amid t…
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AACI Welcomes Two New Cancer Center Members 

Last month AACI welcomed University of Puerto Rico Comprehensive Cancer Center (UPRCCC) and Cancer Center at Brown University to its membership roster, bringing the association’s total number of memb…
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Submit Your Cancer Center News for July 

Thank you to the communications professionals who consistently provide AACI with news from their cancer centers — especially during the COVID-19 crisis. The July 2020 issue of AACI Update will be pub…
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Recognizing and Preventing Cyber Attacks 

In recent years there has been an increase in the number of social engineering attacks across the nonprofit industry. The attacks range from email phishing to ransomware attacks and can cost organiza…
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Generational Humorist to Deliver CRI Keynote

Generational Humorist’ to Deliver CRI Keynote 

Meagan Johnson will deliver the keynote presentation, "Zap the Generational Gap," at 1:35 pm eastern time on Tuesday, July 7 during the 12th Annual AACI CRI Meeting. Johnson, a "generational humorist…
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Abstract Winners Selected for CRI Virtual Meeting

Abstract Winners Selected for CRI Virtual Meeting 

The AACI Clinical Research Innovation (CRI) Steering Committee, with the assistance of peer reviewers from the CRI community, have selected three abstracts from 77 submissions for formal presentation…
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Submit Your Cancer Center News for June 

Thank you to the communications professionals who consistently provide AACI with news from their cancer centers — especially during the COVID-19 crisis. The May 2020 issue of AACI Update will be publ…
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CRI Meeting Moves to Two Day Virtual Format

CRI Meeting Moves to Two-Day Virtual Format 

Prioritizing the health and safety of meeting attendees, AACI has shifted the 12th Annual AACI CRI Annual Meeting (July 7-8) from an in-person event to a virtual format. Registration is now free for …
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Submit Your Cancer Center News for May 

Thank you to the communications professionals who consistently provide AACI with news from their cancer centers — especially during the COVID-19 crisis. The May 2020 issue of AACI Update will be publ…
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COVID-19 Concerns Prompt Meeting Changes 

The health and well-being of AACI meeting attendees, exhibitors, and cancer center patients is our top priority. With that in mind, we have been closely monitoring the coronavirus outbreak that has l…
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AACI Retires Member Portal 

Effective immediately, AACI is retiring its member portal. Initially conceived of in 2012 as the presidential initiative of William S. Dalton, PhD, MD, the portal served as a valuable resource for me…
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CRI Meeting Registration Now Open

CRI Meeting Registration Now Open 

Registration is open for the 12th Annual AACI Clinical Research Innovation (CRI) Meeting, July 7-9, at Loews Chicago O'Hare Hotel in Rosemont, Illinois. The program will provide networking opportunit…
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Reminder: Join AACI for a PCLI Webinar on March 4 

The AACI Physician Clinical Leadership Initiative (PCLI) will host "Maintaining a Clinical Research Practice at an Academic Cancer Center" at 2:00 pm eastern time on Wednesday, March 4. PCLI Steering…
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Register Today for AAC Is Next PCLI Webinar

Register Today for AACI’s Next PCLI Webinar 

The AACI Physician Clinical Leadership Initiative (PCLI) will host "Maintaining a Clinical Research Practice at an Academic Cancer Center" at 2:00 pm eastern time on Wednesday, March 4. PCLI Steering…
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Tobacco 21 Now Federal Law

Tobacco 21 Now Federal Law 

On December 20, 2019, President Donald Trump signed a federal budget bill for Fiscal Year 2020. The spending package included passage of Tobacco 21, which raises the legal age for purchasing tobacco …
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PCLI Welcomes New Members to Steering Committee 

Six new members have been selected to join AACI’s Physician Clinical Leadership Initiative (PCLI) Steering Committee: Steven R. Alberts, MD, Mayo Clinic Cancer Center; Julie Brahmer, MD, Sidney Kimme…
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Abstract Submissions Now Open 12th Annual CRI Meeting

Abstract Submissions Now Open: 12th Annual CRI Meeting 

The AACI Clinical Research Innovation (CRI) Steering Committee is currently soliciting abstracts for the 12th Annual AACI CRI Meeting, which will be held July 7-9 in Chicago. This year’s meeting will…
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Register for the 2020 AACIAACR Hill Day

Register for the 2020AACI/AACR Hill Day 

Registration is now open for the AACI/AACR Hill Day on Wednesday, May 13 in Washington, DC. Hill Day will bring cancer center directors, researchers, physician-scientists, cancer survivors, and other…
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Programs Patient Voices Highlighted in 2019 Report

Programs, Patient Voices Highlighted in 2019 Report 

In 2019 AACI grew its membership, awarded patient advocate scholarships for its annual Hill Day, hosted its first CAR T therapy symposium, and increased the publication frequency of the Update newsle…
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AACI Launches Three New Leadership Listservs 

AACI has launched three new leadership listservs for administrative directors and medical directors of clinical trials offices and for members of the Physician Clinical Leadership Initiative (PCLI), …
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Save the Date for AACIAACR Hill Day

Save the Date for AACI/AACR Hill Day 

AACI and the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) will co-host the 2020 Hill Day in Washington, DC, on Wednesday, May 13. AACI is encouraging its U.S. members to send at least one represen…
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Nominate a Philanthropy Champion by January 31

Nominate a Philanthropy Champion by January 31 

AACI cancer center directors are invited to submit nominations for the 2020 Champion for Cures Award by Friday, January 31. AACI established the award in 2018 to recognize an individual or individual…
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Call for Abstracts 12th Annual AACI CRI Meeting

Call for Abstracts: 12th Annual AACICRI Meeting 

The AACI Clinical Research Innovation (CRI) Steering Committee is currently soliciting abstracts for the 12th Annual AACI CRI Meeting that will be held July 7-9 in Chicago. This year’s meeting will f…
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Budget Deal Underscores Value of Continued Advocacy 

After several weeks of uncertainty, Congress united to pass a budget deal for Fiscal Year 2020. The budget allocates $41.7 billion to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and $6.44 billion to the …
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Please Submit Your News for Our January 2020 Issue 

Your cancer center's news doesn't take a break—and now, neither does AACI Update. The submission deadline for our January 2020 issue is Wednesday, December 18. Many thanks for your cancer center's co…
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Congressional Budget Remains Uncertain Going Into 2020

Congressional Budget Remains Uncertain Going Into 2020 

The United States House of Representatives and Senate came together to pass another continuing resolution for government funding on November 21. With President Trump’s signature, a government shutdow…
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Register Today for CR Is e Regulatory Webinar

Register Today for CRI’s eRegulatory Webinar 

In October 2018, AACI’s Clinical Research Innovation (CRI) formed the Regulatory File Management Working Group. The working group has established recommendations for implementing and working with eRe…
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Theodorescu Named AAAS Fellow

Theodorescu Named AAAS Fellow 

Cedars-Sinai Cancer Dan Theodorescu, MD, PhD, director of Cedars-Sinai Cancer, has been named a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). Dr. Theodorescu, an internati…
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ASTRO Grant and Fellowship Opportunities Now Open 

American Society for Radiation Oncology The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) is now accepting applications for its residents/fellows seed and early career development 2020 grant…
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AACI Launches Public Policy Resource Library

AACI Launches Public Policy Resource Library 

The AACI Public Policy Resource Library went live on October 21, during the 2019 AACI/CCAF Annual Meeting in Washington, DC. The resource library is the presidential initiative of Roy A. Jensen, MD, …
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Call for Nominations Champion for Cures Award

Call for Nominations: Champion for Cures Award 

AACI cancer center directors are invited to submit nominations for the 2020 Champion for Cures Award. AACI established the award in 2018 to recognize an individual or individuals who, through direct …
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2019 CRI Abstracts and Posters Now Available

2019CRI Abstracts and Posters Now Available 

The 2019 AACI Clinical Research Innovation (CRI) Abstracts and Posters Book is now available to AACI members. The book features 66 abstracts from 24 cancer centers submitted for presentation at the 1…
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AACI Welcomes New Steering Committee Members 

This fall, AACI will welcome six new members to its Clinical Research Innovation (CRI) and Government Relations (GR) Forum steering committees. The new members will formally assume their duties durin…
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AACI Welcomes New Corporate Roundtable Members 

AACI extends a warm welcome to its newest corporate members: AbbVie, Kite, and Pfizer. Launched in 2012, the AACI Corporate Roundtable creates opportunities for open discussion around important issue…
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New Committee Chairs to Lead Three AACI Programs 

AACI’s Clinical Research Innovation, Government Relations (GR) Forum, and Physician Clinical Leadership Initiative (PCLI) welcome new committee leaders who will provide guidance to the association in…
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Register Today for the 2019 CAR T Symposium

Register Today for the 2019CAR T Symposium 

AACI, in collaboration with the Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer (SITC), will host a CAR T symposium on Monday, October 21, during the 2019 AACI/CCAF Annual Meeting. Participants will identify the…
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AACICOI Task Force Invites Comments 

In the July AACI Commentary, Karen E. Knudsen, MBA, PhD, and Leonidas C. Platanias, MD, PhD, shared the recommendations of AACI’s Conflict of Interest (COI) Task Force, which convened in response to …
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Abstract Winners Selected for AACI CRI Meeting

Abstract Winners Selected for AACICRI Meeting 

The AACI Clinical Research Innovation (CRI) Steering Committee and CRI Education Committee have selected three abstracts from 66 submissions for formal presentation at the 11th Annual AACI CRI Meetin…
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CRI Meeting Spotlight Conducting Multicenter Trials

CRI Meeting Spotlight: Conducting Multicenter Trials 

Conducting multicenter trials is a hot topic in AACI members’ clinical trials offices. During this CRI meeting session, panelists will discuss how to effectively run multicenter trials. In addition, …
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CRI Meeting to Highlight Innovation Resiliency

CRI Meeting to Highlight Innovation, Resiliency 

The 11th Annual AACI Clinical Research Innovation (CRI) Meeting will be held July 9-11, at the Loews Chicago O'Hare Hotel. The theme for this year's meeting is "Strategies to Maximize Innovation to A…
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Join Us at Hill Day to Advocate for the NIH and NCI

Join Us at Hill Day to Advocate for the NIH and NCI 

As a member of AACI, your advocacy is critical to sharing our message with legislators: that stable, predictable funds are vital to advancing cancer research and care. On Tuesday, April 30, AACI will…
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