AACI thanks Keynote Supporter Advarra for supporting #CRI2026 and helping make this year's keynote programming possible. #AACICRI #ClinicalResearchInnovation

AACI thanks Premier Supporter Merck for supporting #CRI2026 and helping advance collaboration, innovation, and excellence in cancer clinical research. #AACICRI #ClinicalResearchInnovation

Registration is now open for #CRI2026. We look forward to welcoming attendees for 3 days of learning, collaboration, and innovation in clinical research. #AACICRI #ClinicalResearchInnovation

The 18th Annual AACI #ClinicalResearchInnovationMeeting begins today! Over the next 3 days, cancer center leaders, industry partners, & government health agencies will come together to explore new approaches to clinical research operations, innovation, and collaboration.#CRI2026

A new tool developed at @ufhealthcancer.bsky.social reduced non-essential data collection by 33 percentage points. Dr. Erin Monari will present the first-place #CRI2026 abstract on behalf of lead author Nina McGrew, MSN, RN, ACRP-CP. #AACICRI #ClinicalResearchInnovation

Clinical trials can save lives from cancer. But not everyone can access them. Congress has an opportunity to change this with a new bill. Help us spread the word so more people understand why #ClinicalTrials matter and why we need Congress to pass this legislation.

Building trust is essential to expanding access to clinical trials. Liliana Will, MPH, of @ohsuknight.bsky.social earned a 2nd place #CRI2026 abstract award for Mi Opción, an initiative that increased clinical trial participation through culturally tailored outreach and bilingual patient navigation.

What happens when AI meets cancer research? Anshini Bhatt, MBBS, MPH, of NYU Grossman's Perlmutter Cancer Center earned a #CRI2026 third-place abstract award (tie) for the NYU Pro AD Pilot Project, which uses AI to automate EHR data extraction and accelerate research. #CRI2026

How can cancer centers streamline study oversight? Marjorie Brelsford, MHA, CCRP, and Kate McCaffrey, MBA, are lead authors on a #CRI2026 abstract on modernizing protocol review and monitoring processes at @moffittnews.bsky.social, where review timelines were reduced by 32%. #AACICRI

What keeps cancer leaders motivated in the fight against cancer? For Dr. Gary Schwartz, director of @caseccc.bsky.social, it's simple: he's driven by “the desire to promote therapies and find cures that ultimately improve the lives of cancer patients across our communities.” #AACIBetterTogether

Dr. Kunle Odunsi received the Ellis Island Medal of Honor on May 16. Dr. Odunsi serves as director of the University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center & previously served on AACI's Board of Directors. Read more in the #AACIUpdate. www.aaci-cancer.org/aaci-update-... #Awards #Honors

In the June #AACICommentary, Wendy Selig, MS, highlights how #EACT is reducing costs and advancing financial neutrality for clinical trials. conta.cc/3Qp0frC #EACT #ClinicalTrials #CancerResearch #HealthEquity

"Five-Minute Wins" will feature rapid-fire, 5-minute presentations highlighting recent successes at AACI cancer centers. The new breakout sessions are set to take place during the 18th Annual AACI CRI Meeting. Read more: www.aaci-cancer.org/aaci-update-... #AACIUpdate #CRI2026

The AACI Leadership Development Workshop is now part of the 2026 AACI/CCAF Annual Meeting in October. To nominate an emerging leader or attend the workshop, click here: bit.ly/4oaZBdR

Help shape the future of clinical trial operations. AACI is seeking nominations for a chair-elect and three new members of the Clinical Research Innovation (CRI) Steering Committee. Nominations are due July 1. To learn more or submit a nomination: bit.ly/4vshM10

Have you registered for AACI’s June 9 PCLI webinar, Medical-Legal Partnerships: Breaking Barriers in Cancer Care? To support the discussion, we’ve compiled key publications and resources on how medical-legal partnerships help reduce barriers to care and advance health equity. bit.ly/4x9hvS8

Proud to be a part of the CAR T Vision coalition in launching the first US Vision to Action Blueprint—a roadmap to expand access to CAR T-cell therapy and help more eligible patients receive treatment. bit.ly/4e92g3f #VisionToAction #ItsTimeForCART

In our June #AACIUpdate, Dr. Charles Rudin, has been appointed director of @mskcancercenter.bsky.social. Read more: www.aaci-cancer.org/aaci-update-...

#ICYMI From advocacy on Capitol Hill to breakthroughs in cancer research, the June #AACIUpdate highlights the latest news, accomplishments, and discoveries from AACI cancer centers across North America. Read the full issue: www.aaci-cancer.org/aaci-update-...

AACI joins in mourning the passing of Karen Huntsman, whose vision and generosity helped shape @huntsmancancer.bsky.social. Karen and the Huntsman family were previous recipients of the AACI Champion for Cures Award. Read the full press release: bit.ly/4ujxef1

Progress in cancer research is driven by dedicated leaders. For our Better Together series, Dr. Mark Evers of @ukmarkey.bsky.social shared what motivates his work. #BetterTogether #AACIBetterTogether

Thanks to Sens. Dave McCormick and John Fetterman for urging NIH to accelerate grant making and sustain cancer research progress. AACI joins @researchamerica.bsky.socialin urging advocates to contact Congress and oppose the proposed 12% NIH cut: bit.ly/42ZFrtA #FundNIH #FundNCI

Childhood cancer expert, Dr. Christian Capitini, has been named director of University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Cancer Center. He assumed the role in April after serving as acting director since Dec 2024. Read more in the May #AACIUpdate: www.aaci-cancer.org/aaci-update-...

Dr. Ulrich Steidl, has been named director of Montefiore Einstein Comprehensive Cancer Center and VP of cancer medicine at Montefiore Einstein. He previously served as interim director. @einsteinmededu.bsky.social Read more in the May #AACIUpdate: www.aaci-cancer.org/aaci-update-...

Congratulations to Aarya Satardekar, MPH, a 2026 graduate of the USF College of Public Health, who earned first place while still a student, with her #abstract at AACI’s 2026 Catchment Area Data Excellence (CADEx) conference in Atlanta. bit.ly/4fG46L5 #HealthEquity #CADEx2026 #PublicHealth

AACI PCLI webinar “Medical-Legal Partnerships: Breaking Barriers in Cancer Care” is Tue, June 9 at 2 pm ET. Moderated by Dr. Paula M. Fracasso, @vcumassey.bsky.social. With VCU Health, NYU Langone Health / Perlmutter Cancer Center. Register: www.medlive.com/aaci/show/26...

Over on LinkedIn, AACI Executive Director Jennifer W. Pegher share highlights from last week's joint #HillDay with @theaacr.bsky.social! Thanks to One Voice Against Cancer for the invite to post. Read more: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/... #UnitedByCancerResearch #BetterTogether #FundNIH #FundNCI

Late registration for #CRI2026 begins 1 week from today: Thurs., May 28. Join us June 23-25 at the Loews Chicago O'Hare Hotel for panel & breakout sessions, engaging speakers, abstract & poster presentations, networking & more! ow.ly/xSeK50Z2PRi #ClinicalResearchInnovation #ShapingTheFuture

AACI thanks ACRP & SOCRA for designating May 20 #ClinicalTrialsDay to elevate the important work of #ClinicalResearch. Urge Congress to pass the bipartisan #ClinicalTrialModernizationAct: www.votervoice.net/mobile/AACI/...

We are excited to partner with @medliveofficial.bsky.social to help bring the latest advances in cancer research and care directly to clinicians and patients. Learn more about the partnership, and register for upcoming programs: bit.ly/3RsX8z3 #MedEd #OncologyCME #CancerCare

We asked Dr. Diane M. Simeone, director of @ucsandiego.bsky.social Moores Cancer Center and AACI board member, what drives her work in cancer research, care, and advocacy. #BetterTogether #AACIBetterTogether

AACI Executive Director Jennifer W. Pegher was on Capitol Hill today to support the bipartisan Knock Out Cancer Act, sponsored by by Representatives Brian Fitzpatrick and Debbie Dingell, co-chairs of the House Cancer Caucus. Read the full press release here: bit.ly/4uThhN5

#ICYMI: May #AACICommentary is now available. Thank you to authors Christine Thomas, JD, of @kucancercenter.bsky.social & Meredith Rae Vehar, MPA, of @huntsmancancer.bsky.social, for highlighting how strategic storytelling can translate cancer research into real-world impact. conta.cc/4u3ZjaI

From the #AACIUpdate: Senator Tammy Baldwin & Senator Shelley Moore Capito received the Cancer Research Ally Award at the 2026 AACI/@AACR Hill Day reception. #Awards #Honors Read more: www.aaci-cancer.org/aaci-update-...

In our latest #AACICommentary, Christine Thomas, JD, of @kucancercenter.bsky.social, and Meredith Rae Vehar, MPA, of @huntsmancancer.bsky.social, reflect on the NACCDO-CMCA conference in Toronto. Read more here: conta.cc/4u3ZjaI

Congratulations to @cancercenteril.bsky.social Director Rohit Bhargava, PhD, on CCIL’s NCI designation, now the nation’s 74th NCI-Designated & 8th Basic Cancer Center recognizing leadership in cancer discovery & #innovation www.aaci-cancer.org/aaci-update-... #CancerResearch #AACIUpdate

During 2026 AACI/@theaacr.bsky.social Hill Day, AACI Executive Director Jennifer W. Pegher & AACI President @ Dr. Joann B. Sweasy joined participants to present Senators Capito & Baldwin with the Cancer Research Ally Award. #FundNIH #FundNCI #AACIOnTheHill #CancerResearchAlly #UnitedByCancerResearch

Kicking off 2026 AACI/@theaacr.bsky.social Hill Day in DC! Honored to join cancer center colleagues, patients, & advocates in supporting cancer research & federal funding that drives progress & saves lives. #FundNIH #FundNCI #AACIOnTheHill #UnitedByCancerResearch 📸 Phojestic Photography

Attending the 2026 AACI/AACR Hill Day in Washington, DC? Be sure to tag Association of American Cancer Institutes and American Association for Cancer Research in your social media posts throughout the day. #FundNIH #FundNCI #AACIOnTheHill www.aaci-cancer.org/Files/Admin/...

Daniela Matei, MD, has been named Director of the @houstonmethodist.bsky.social Dr. Mary and Ron Neal Cancer Center. Read more: www.aaci-cancer.org/aaci-update-... #AACIUpdate

Reminder: Registration is open for the 18th Annual AACI Clinical Research Innovation (CRI) Meeting, June 23-25, 2026, at the Loews Chicago O’Hare Hotel in Rosemont, IL. Register: www.aaci-cancer.org/cri-annual-m... #CRI2026

#ICYMI our May #AACIUpdate is live. Catch the latest on cancer research, policy, and news from AACI members. Read more: www.aaci-cancer.org/aaci-update-...

AACI is urging #Congress to pass the #bipartisan Clinical Trial Modernization Act, introduced in the #Senate last month by Senators Tim Scott (R-SC) and Mark Warner (D-VA). www.aaci-cancer.org/Files/Admin/... #CancerResearch #ClinicalTrials #NationalCancerResearchMonth #UnitedByCancerResearch

Today for our #BetterTogether series, we asked @DrRobWinn, the current director of @VCUMassey, incoming director of @FoxChaseCancer, and immediate past president of AACI what drives him to continue working to advance cancer research and care. #AACIBetterTogether

Sheila A. Stewart, PhD, associate director for basic science at @sitemancenter.bsky.social was elected to the @theaacr.bsky.social Board of Directors. As a cancer biologist, she studies how noncancerous cells in tumors contribute to cancer development. #AACIUpdate www.aaci-cancer.org/aaci-update-...

Roland L. Dunbrack Jr., founding director of Fox Chase Molecular Modeling Facility at @foxchasecancer.bsky.social @templehealth.bsky.social, received the 2026 DeLano Award for Computational Biosciences from American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. www.aaci-cancer.org/aaci-update-...

From the AACI Public Policy Resource Library: Oklahoma has expanded insurance coverage for evidence-based cancer imaging and genetic testing, strengthening access to key tools for earlier detection and more personalized cancer care. Read more: aaci-library.org/oklahoma-exp... #PublicPolicy

Eirini Papapetrou, MD, PhD, of the Mount Sinai Tisch Cancer Center, has been selected as the 2026 recipient of the McCulloch and Till Award from the @isehsociety.bsky.social. Read more in the Awards & Honors section of the April #AACIUpdate: www.aaci-cancer.org/aaci-update-... #Awards #Honors

Bonnie Halpern-Felsher, PhD, of the Stanford Cancer Institute will receive the Joseph W. Cullen Memorial Award at the 2026 American Society of Preventive Oncology (ASPO) Meeting for her achievements in national tobacco control interventions. #AACIUpdate: www.aaci-cancer.org/aaci-update-... #Awards

AACI leadership recently participated in a United for Medical Research roundtable with NIH Director Jay Bhattacharya and leaders across the biomedical research community. Read more: www.aaci-cancer.org/News-AACI-Br... #AACIUpdate