The March #AACIUpdate is now available with the latest news from North America’s leading academic cancer centers. bit.ly/4bqtr9k

At the heart of #BetterTogether is a shared commitment to advancing cancer research through collaboration. We’re proud to feature AACI Vice President/President-elect Dr. Neli Ulrich, chief scientific officer and executive director of the @huntsmancancer.bsky.social. #AACIBetterTogether

AACI’s 2025 annual report, Common Goals, Collective Action, highlights how cancer centers met unprecedented challenges with resilience and collaboration. Read the full report: www.aaci-cancer.org/Files/Admin/...

AACI and @medliveofficial.bsky.social are advancing CAR T-cell therapy education through expert-guided video learning projects, supporting cancer center leaders & care teams with insights on emerging therapies. Read more in the February #AACIUpdate: www.aaci-cancer.org/aaci-update-...

AACI will host a two-part REDCap workshop series for cancer center professionals at the 2026 AACI CADEx Conference. Moderators: Todd Burus, PhD, @ukmarkey.bsky.social & Namoonga Mantina, PhD, @uazcancercenter.bsky.social #AACIUpdate www.aaci-cancer.org/aaci-update-... #CADEx2026

AACI welcomes its 2026 Corporate Roundtable members Gilead Sciences & @novartis.bsky.social, and Tech Gold members @medidata-3ds.bsky.social & Paradigm Health. These partnerships help accelerate progress against cancer. Read more in the February #AACIUpdate: www.aaci-cancer.org/aaci-update-...

AACI members: Today is the nomination deadline for the 2026 Cancer Health Equity, Champion for Cures & Distinguished Scientist awards. Winners will be recognized at the AACI/CCAF Annual Meeting in October. Read more in the February #AACIUpdate: www.aaci-cancer.org/News-AACI-Aw...

New from our Public Policy Resource Library: Jane Cooke Wright helped turn chemotherapy into a foundation of modern cancer care and advanced Methotrexate beyond leukemia. Read more: aaci-library.org/dr-jane-cook... #BlackHistoryMonth

AACI president Dr. Joann Sweasy was recently featured in the Omaha World-Herald, highlighting her leadership and impact in advancing cancer research. omaha.com/news/local/b... (Subscription may be required to read the full article.)

Three winning abstracts have been selected for the 2026 AACI CADEx Conference, March 9–11 in Atlanta, representing @moffittnews.bsky.social; @kucancercenter.bsky.social ; and @columbiacancer.bsky.social, Columbia University Irving Medical Center. www.aaci-cancer.org/aaci-update-... #CADEx2026

We’re launching Better Together, a 2026 series highlighting perspectives from AACI members and leaders advancing cancer research and care nationwide. We begin with Dr. Joann B. Sweasy, AACI president and director of the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center. #AACIBetterTogether #BetterTogether

@posit.co PBC, a 2026 AACI CADEx Conference Champion Supporter, will host a hands-on workshop on March 10 focused on open-source tools for cancer surveillance. Learn more in the February #AACIUpdate: www.aaci-cancer.org/aaci-update-... #CADEx2026

Multi-year funding is destabilizing biomedical research in the U.S., leaving innovative studies and treatments with broad potential benefit to Americans unfunded and unexplored. Read more in the February 2026 #AACICommentary, authored by AACI's government relations team. conta.cc/3MHB9Cr

The 2026 Advancing Cancer Research for Latinos & All Populations conference will share findings & strategies to advance cancer science. Read more in the February #AACIUpdate. Paid ad www.aaci-cancer.org/aaci-update-...

AACI congratulates Anirban Maitra, MD, as the new director of the Laura and Isaac Perlmutter Cancer Center at NYU Langone. A physician–scientist, Dr. Maitra is widely recognized for his leadership in pancreatic cancer research. Read the February #AACIUpdate here: www.aaci-cancer.org/aaci-update-...

AACI thanks its champions in Congress for bipartisan passage of the FY26 Labor–HHS bill, reinforcing federal investment in cancer research and strengthening support for NIH and NCI. Read the full statement: www.aaci-cancer.org/Files/Admin/...

#ICYMI The February 2026 #AACIUpdate shares leadership news, new members, award nominations, and research highlights from cancer centers across the country. Read more: www.aaci-cancer.org/aaci-update-...

On World Cancer Day, let’s support those living with cancer, raise awareness for better prevention and treatment options, and honor those we've lost. #WorldCancerDay @worldcancerday

AACI has partnered with @medliveofficial.bsky.social to share on-demand education on CAR T-cell therapy for non-Hodgkin lymphoma and multiple myeloma. Expert-led sessions cover referral pathways and management strategies for community practice. Watch now: bit.ly/45eV1lV

AACI and @medliveofficial.bsky.social present a CME program on bispecific CAR T-cell therapies for relapsed/refractory LBCL and DLBCL, with insights from 2025 hematology and lymphoma conferences. Watch on-demand and earn CME: bit.ly/4pY4hUR #OncologyEducation #CAR-T #Lymphoma #MedEd

#ICYMI: The January 2026 #AACIUpdate has the latest AACI news, initiatives, and updates from cancer centers nationwide. www.aaci-cancer.org/aaci-update-...

The FDA’s approval of the first at-home HPV test is a major shift in cervical cancer prevention. With nearly 1 in 4 women behind on screening, self-collection helps reduce barriers, boost participation, and reach those most at risk. Read more: aaci-library.org/cervical-can...

Secure your spot at the 2026 AACI Catchment Area Data Excellence (CADEx) Conference, March 9–11, 2026, in Atlanta. Join experts advancing cancer center catchment area data and community engagement. Register: aaci-cancer.cventevents.com/event/2026ca...

AACI has partnered with @medliveofficial.bsky.social to share on-demand education on CAR T-cell therapy in hematologic malignancies, including non-Hodgkin lymphoma and multiple myeloma. Expert-led insights cover referral & management considerations in the community setting. Watch now: bit.ly/45eV1lV

News from the Centers: The University of Kansas Cancer Center, Children’s Mercy, and the University of Kansas Health System have been designated a NORD Rare Disease Center of Excellence by the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD). bit.ly/4qDTte3 #AACIUpdate

Save the dates for AACI’s upcoming events, featuring opportunities for education, networking, and collaboration across our member cancer centers. Learn more here: bit.ly/3Z0mwN4

Ever wonder how the Association of American Cancer Institutes (AACI) began and evolved? Learn more about our history and the impact of our member centers here: bit.ly/44V1xyL

"In this moment," writes Danielle D. Leach, MPA, "AACI cancer centers have a unique opportunity to contribute to the future of pediatric/AYA cancer research, policy, survivorship, and innovation." Read more in the January 2026 #AACICommentary. ow.ly/2SKk50Y0jq1

Save the date. AACI and the @theaacr.bsky.social will host the 2026 Hill Day on May 14 in Washington, DC. This event is a key opportunity to advocate for stable and predictable NIH and NCI funding that drives progress in cancer research and care. www.aaci-cancer.org/News-Save-th...

Today, we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., whose vision of equity and justice continues to inspire our work in advancing cancer research and care for all. #MLKDay #HealthEquity

News from the Centers: Dr. Dennis Slamon, UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, was named to the 2025 class of the National Academy of Inventors for his innovations in breast cancer treatment that have benefited millions worldwide. bit.ly/4aNvPr4 #AACIUpdate

AACI provides member centers a platform to share open positions with the cancer research community. Submit your listing for the next #AACIUpdate via [email protected]. Jobs also appear on our website for 90 days. Learn more: bit.ly/4jrLBdf

The AACI Clinical Research Innovation (CRI) Steering Committee is now soliciting abstracts for the 18th Annual AACI CRI Meeting. This year’s theme, Shaping the Future of Clinical Trial Innovation, highlights advancements from AACI cancer centers. Read more: bit.ly/4qFViY3 #AACIUpdate #CRI2026

The 5-year survival rate across all cancers has reached 70%, up from 50% in 1971, according to new data from the @americancancersoc.bsky.social. Experts including @mskcancercenter.bsky.social told @statnews.com this reflects decades of sustained investment in cancer research. bit.ly/3Lsk1QI

News from the Centers: Dr. Mark R. Kelley, senior leader for biomedical innovation and partnerships at IU Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center, has been named a 2025 fellow of the National Academy of Inventors for his contributions to pediatrics and cancer research. bit.ly/4ju9W2e #AACIUpdate

AACI is pleased to announce the launch of a new Cancer Service Line (CSL) listserv, giving members a space to connect, share best practices, and exchange insights. All AACI members with a valid cancer center email are welcome to join. Learn more here: bit.ly/4stPAKk #AACIUpdate

Pleased to announce that UMMH Cancer Center became our newest member in December 2025. Led by Dr. David Cachia, interim chief of Hematology Oncology Services and associate professor of neuro-oncology at the University of Massachusetts. Read more here: bit.ly/45EUIBw #AACIUpdate

#CADEx2026 Spotlight: “Bringing Data & People Together in Clinical Research." Moderated by Dr. Christopher McNair, Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Jefferson bit.ly/4syboVw #AACIUpdate

In the January 2026 #AACIUpdate: AACI welcomes UMass Memorial Health Cancer Center, call for abstracts for #CRI2026, #CADEx2026 session spotlight, AACI launches Cancer Service Line listserv + the latest news from North America's leading academic cancer centers. conta.cc/4sbBOMh

Happy New Year! We look forward to connecting with AACI members and supporters throughout 2026 and hope to see you at our events this year!

News from an AACI member center: Dr. John Byrd, incoming director of @upmchillmancc.bsky.social and faculty member Dr. Terence Dermody, have been elected to the National Academy of Medicine. Read more in the December #AACIUpdate bit.ly/4p0s8lb

News from an AACI Member Center: Biplab Dasgupta, PhD, MBA, has been named the inaugural Killian Owen Distinguished Professor for Pediatric Cancer. One of the highest honors from @winshipcancer.emory.edu Read more in the December #AACIUpdate. bit.ly/3MCC86F

News from an AACI member center: Joseph McGuirk, DO, division director of hematologic malignancies and cellular therapeutics at @kucancercenter.bsky.social has received Kansas City University’s Alumni Lifetime Achievement Award. Read more in the December #AACIUpdate bit.ly/3XXNftf

News from an AACI member center: Michael J. Birrer, MD, PhD, director of the UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute, has been inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Read more in the December AACIUpdate bit.ly/4pFqpmf @uamshealth.bsky.social

Mark your calendar for AACI’s 2026 events and plan ahead for a year of learning, collaboration, and networking. See the full schedule and upcoming meetings here: www.aaci-cancer.org/meeting-anno...

AACI President Dr. Joann B. Sweasy, director of Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center & Immediate Past President Dr. Robert A. Winn, director of @vcumassey.bsky.social, recently appeared together on @cancerletter.com The Directors podcast. Watch it here: youtu.be/K1-sEsU7_kA #DefendingCancerResearch

Registration is now open for the 2026 AACI Catchment Area Data Excellence (CADEx) Conference, March 9-11 in Atlanta. This year’s theme is Bringing Data to Life: Connecting Catchment Area Science to People. Register here: bit.ly/4oX4Dtt

Today, AACI joins OVAC's Day of Action, urging Congress to pass a full-year funding bill & prioritize funding for The NCI, NIH & CDC for #FY26! We can’t afford to pause progress on cancer research & prevention funding. #CancerVoice25

December 2025 #AACICommentary: authors from Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins University explore how training for cancer center administrators can better support the complex missions of cancer & academic medical centers. www.aaci-cancer.org/commentary

Excited to announce our new chair of the AACI Cellular Therapy Initiative Steering Committee & new members. www.aaci-cancer.org/News-AACI-Ce...