Eight of 16 patients in a clinical trial of an investigational mRNA vaccine for pancreatic cancer at @mskcancercenter.bsky.social had dramatic immune responses. The study, which was featured on @cnn.com, was presented at the AACR Annual Meeting 2026. www.cnn.com/2026/04/20/h... #AACR26
Ready to plan your Monday at #AACR26? Don't miss highlights from Program Committee Chairs Paul S. Mischel and Alice T. Shaw, including a Plenary Session on advances in artificial intelligence, followed by an afternoon address from NCI Director Anthony G. Letai. Read more: buff.ly/IQ3vHTy
Dr. Charles W. M. Roberts of @stjuderesearch.bsky.social explains that the AACR Annual Meeting accelerates advances in cancer science and medicine by bringing together researchers and others from around the world to share ideas and collaborate. #AACR26
Congratulations to the recipients of the AACR Trailblazer Cancer Research Grants, supported by Pfizer. AACR’s largest-ever grant program has awarded 15 early-stage and mid-career investigators $1 million each to establish novel, highly creative research projects. www.aacr.org/about-the-aa...
Lung cancer in never-smokers remains a critical and complex challenge. A joint AACR-JCA session at #AACR26 will examine key questions in this urgent area of research. Learn more in AACR Annual Meeting News: buff.ly/acOzMTN
Rethinking Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment with AI: From Molecular Mechanisms to Clinical Management—
Regina Barzilay discusses this topic in the Opening Plenary Session of the AACR Annual Meeting 2026.
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Chemical Rewiring of Biological Circuits for Cancer Therapy: Targeted Protein Degradation and Beyond—Georg E. Winter explores this topic during the #AACR26 Opening Plenary Session. @georgwinter.bsky.social
What's next for CAR T-cell therapies? Experts will address ongoing challenges and future directions during a Special Session at #AACR26, jointly organized by the AACR and the ASCO. Learn more in AACR Annual Meeting News: buff.ly/73MQoF3
Beyond Blood: The Evolution of CAR T Therapy for Solid Malignancies—
#AACRFellows Carl H. June addresses this topic in the Opening Plenary Session at #AACR26
#AACRFellows and Past President Charles L. Sawyers discusses "How Cancer Cells Escape Targeted Therapy by Changing Identity" during the Opening Plenary Session at #AACR26.
Precision, Partnership, Purpose: Advancing Cancer Science to Save Lives Globally—
The Opening Plenary Session of #AACR26 is chaired by Paul Mischel and Alice Shaw.
What's next for CAR T-cell therapies? Experts will address ongoing challenges and future directions during a Special Session at #AACR26, jointly organized by the AACR and the ASCO. Learn more in AACR Annual Meeting News: buff.ly/73MQoF3
NCI Director Anthony Letai addresses the cancer research community during the Opening Ceremony at the AACR Annual Meeting 2026. #AACR26
Cancer survivor and patient advocate Jill Feldman receives the AACR Distinguished Patient Advocacy and Engagement Award during the Opening Ceremony at the AACR Annual Meeting 2026. #AACR26
On Monday at #AACR26, the third Plenary Session explores how artificial intelligence is being used to tackle complex cancer research. Learn more in AACR Annual Meeting News: buff.ly/5R61T47
#AACRFellows and Nobel Laureate James P. Allison is presented with the AACR Award for Lifetime Achievement in Cancer Research during the AACR Annual Meeting 2026 Opening Ceremony. #AACR26
Former AACR President and #AACRFellows Antoni Ribas receives the AACR-Margaret Foti Award for Leadership and Extraordinary Achievements in Cancer Research at the #AACR26 Opening Ceremony.
There's nothing like the opening ceremonies at @theaacr.bsky.social! Incredibly excited to meet everyone at the #AACR26 Annual meeting.
David R. Parkinson—former AACR Board member, past chair of the Finance Committee, and chair of the AACR Project GENIE External Advisory Board—receives the 2026 AACR Outstanding Achievement Award for Service to Cancer Science and Medicine during the #AACR26 Opening Ceremony.
The newly-inducted 2026 class of Fellows of the AACR Academy are introduced to the #AACR26 delegates at the AACR Annual Meeting Opening Ceremony.
Nine outstanding journalists were honored with the AACR June L. Biedler Prize for Cancer Journalism during the Opening Ceremony at #AACR26. Learn more about their prize-winning stories: www.aacr.org/about-the-aa...
Because of your scientific contributions, we are proud of three decades of fewer deaths and three decades of sustained progress. AACR President Lillian L. Siu addresses the cancer research community at the #AACR26 Opening Ceremony.
During the #AACR26 Opening Ceremony, AACR CEO Margaret Foti acknowledged three staff members—Assistant Director of Production Dave Livewell (who joined virtually), Assistant Director of HR Adam Young, and Chief Financial Officer Mike Stewart—for 25 years of exceptional service to the AACR.
This year marks the 117th time that the global cancer research community has gathered under the AACR banner to advance our vital mission to prevent and cure all cancers." AACR CEO Margaret Foti convenes the Opening Ceremony of the AACR Annual Meeting 2026. #AACR26
On Monday at #AACR26, the third Plenary Session explores how artificial intelligence is being used to tackle complex cancer research. Learn more in AACR Annual Meeting News: buff.ly/5R61T47
From the Opening Ceremony to the first of three New Drugs on the Horizon sessions, #AACR26 Program Chairs Paul S. Mischel and Alice T. Shaw discuss the highlights of Sunday's program. Learn more in AACR Annual Meeting News: buff.ly/D5eswIr
In addition to NCI Director Anthony Letai's address, 10 sessions at #AACR26 will feature insights from the NCI and NIH—including funding opportunities and key resources. Explore the full schedule in AACR Annual Meeting News: www.aacrmeetingnews.org/nci-director...
How is AACR Project GENIE® shaping cancer research? At #AACR26, multiple sessions will explore how this pancancer registry continues to drive discoveries. Learn more in AACR Annual Meeting News: buff.ly/nrHTH16
Tune in Sunday for the Opening Plenary, spotlighting groundbreaking research across the cancer continuum—from mechanistic insights to patient outcomes. Read more in AACR Annual Meeting News: buff.ly/aHaksHK
Follow Cancer Today's coverage of the AACR Annual Meeting 2026 this week in San Diego. Check back for daily updates on the big studies and what they mean for cancer patients. www.cancertodaymag.org/tag/aacr26/ #AACR26
