News from our Centers: Robert Negrin, MD, @stanford-cancer.bsky.social, received the ASTCT Lifetime Achievement Award for his leadership and transformative work in immune-mediated reactions.

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AACI’s #PCLI will host a webinar with @medliveofficial.bsky.social on March 24 at 1 pm ET on improving clinical trial accruals with experts from @WinshipCancer and @BuffettCancer.

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Registration is open for AACI’s 2026 Spring Government Relations (GR) Forum and the 2026 AACI/@theaacr.bsky.social Hill Day in Washington, DC. #AACIUpdate: bit.ly/4ssjyNY%22

Louis M. Weiner, MD, will step down later this year as director of @georgetownlombardi.bsky.social, MedStar Georgetown Cancer Institute, and chair of Oncology.

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Registration is open for the 18th Annual AACI Clinical Research Innovation (CRI) Meeting, June 23–25 in Rosemont, IL. Early registration discounts available through March 16.

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

@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

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
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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-...

#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-...

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

University of Kansas Medical Center, Children’s Mercy and The University of Kansas Health System designated a NORD Rare Disease Center of Excellence New designation acknowledges efforts in research and care of those with rare diseases.

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

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 aaciupdate@aaci-cancer.org. 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
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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

Headlines | AACI Launches New Cancer Service Line Listserv AACI is pleased to announce the launch of a new Cancer Service Line (CSL) listserv, expanding the ways our members can engage with one another. This new platform complements CSL Roundtables and offers...

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

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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

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

Dasgupta named Killian Owen Distinguished Professor for Pediatric Cancer | Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University Biplab Dasgupta, PhD, MBA, professor of pediatrics at Emory University School of Medicine, has been named the inaugural Killian Owen Distinguished Professor for Pediatric Cancer.

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

AACI Update | December 2025 Email from Association of American Cancer Institutes (AACI) News From North America's Leading Academic Cancer Centers Some email communications may be filtered to your Spam or Junk folder, even if you

In the December #AACIUpdate: support #CADEx2026, register for our next PCLI #webinar, welcome new steering committee members, save the date for 2026 #HillDay, protect ACA subsidies + more news from North America's leading academic cancer centers. conta.cc/48zHtDb

Read about the latest leadership transitions at AACI cancer centers in the November #AACIUpdate. See who is stepping into new roles and how they are shaping the future of cancer research and care. www.aaci-cancer.org/aaci-update-...

From our November #AACIUpdate: Dr. Timothy J. Eberlein, director of Siteman Cancer Center, named president-elect of the American College of Surgeons, and Dr. Pamela K. Woodard, director of MIR, elected to the National Academy of Medicine. www.aaci-cancer.org/aaci-update-...