The Association of American Cancer Institutes (AACI) joins nonprofit health advocacy organizations nationwide in calling for the swift confirmation of Monica Bertagnolli, MD, as director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
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Winn is New AACI President; Sets Course for “Inclusive Excellence” Initiative
Robert A. Winn, MD, became president of the Association of American Cancer Institutes (AACI) today at the conclusion of the 2023 AACI/CCAF Annual Meeting in Washington, DC. He succeeds Caryn Lerman, PhD.
Sweasy Selected as AACI President-Elect
Joann B. Sweasy, PhD, has been elected to serve as vice president/president-elect of AACI’s Board of Directors. Three new board members were also chosen: Edward Chu, MD, MMS; Raymond N. DuBois, MD, PhD; and Yolanda Sanchez, PhD.
Report on Impact of COVID-19 on Clinical Trials Operations Published in NCI Journal
A report summarizing the results of a series of surveys distributed to AACI cancer center members was published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute (JNCI) Cancer Spectrum.
AACI Welcomes LSU-LCMC Health Cancer Center
Louisiana State University-Louisiana Children’s Medical Center (LSU-LCMC) Health Cancer Center is the 108th member of the Association of American Cancer Institutes (AACI).
Houston Methodist Neal Cancer Center is AACI’s Newest Member
The Association of American Cancer Institutes (AACI) welcomes the Houston Methodist Dr. Mary and Ron Neal Cancer Center as its 105th member.
AACI Congratulates Dr. Monica Bertagnolli on Appointment as NCI Director
AACI commends the Biden administration on its decision to appoint surgical oncologist Monica Bertagnolli, MD, as the next director of the National Cancer Institute (NCI). Dr. Bertagnolli is the first woman to serve as NCI director.
AACI Welcomes New Member, Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer Research at MIT
The Association of American Cancer Institutes (AACI) welcomes its newest member, the Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer Research at MIT.
The Association of American Cancer Institutes to Honor Garber with Distinguished Scientist Award
Judy E. Garber, MD, PhD, FAACR, will receive the AACI Distinguished Scientist Award on Wednesday, October 20, during the 2021 AACI/CCAF Annual Meeting.
AACI Welcomes New Cancer Center and Corporate Members
The Association of American Cancer Institutes (AACI) welcomes the Sandra and Edward Meyer Cancer Center at Weill Cornell Medicine to its roster, and the newest addition to AACI’s Corporate Roundtable is Fulgent Genetics.
AACI Members Choose Winn as President-Elect
Robert Winn, MD, director of VCU Massey Cancer Center, has been elected by the members of the Association of American Cancer Institutes (AACI) to serve as vice president/president-elect of AACI’s board of directors.
Lerman Takes the Reins as AACI President
USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center Director Caryn Lerman, PhD, is the new president of the Association of American Cancer Institutes (AACI). She begins her two-year term early due to Karen E. Knudsen, MBA, PhD, stepping down to become the new CEO of the American Cancer Society.
Karen E. Knudsen to Step Down as President of Association of American Cancer Institutes
Association of American Institutes (AACI) President Karen E. Knudsen, MBA, PhD, announced today that she is resigning from Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center (SKCC) at Jefferson Health in Philadelphia. She will step down as AACI president and begin a new role as chief executive officer of the American Cancer Society (ACS) on June 1.
Association of American Cancer Institutes Issues Statement Condemning Racism, Violence
In a formal statement, the Association of American Cancer Institutes (AACI) condemned racism, discrimination, and gun violence, urging that these issues be confronted as public health crises.
Cancer Organizations Urge Priority Access to COVID-19 Vaccine for Cancer Patients, Survivors
130 cancer centers and other cancer organizations sent a letter to President Joseph R. Biden, key members of his administration, and leading state public health officials to strongly encourage prioritizing patients with cancer and survivors of cancer when administering lifesaving COVID-19 vaccines.
AACI Partners With Federal Vaccine Panel to Promote Cancer Patient Health
AACI was invited last summer to join the Vaccine Consultation Panel (VCP) alongside other leading health and science organizations in the U.S. Through the VCP, AACI has received periodic updates on the development and distribution of COVID-19 vaccines and participated in efforts to educate the cancer center community and the general public on the importance of widespread vaccine uptake.
AACI Applauds Approval of COVID-19 Vaccine, Supports Widespread Vaccination Efforts
The Association of American Cancer Institutes (AACI) commends the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its swift action to grant Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) to Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine.
AACI Urges President Trump to Share Key COVID-19 Information With Biden Transition Team
In a November 20 letter, the Association of American Cancer Institutes (AACI) called on the Trump administration to share vital information about its coronavirus response with President-elect Joe Biden and his transition team.
AACI President Knudsen to Focus Two-Year Term on Mitigating Health Disparities
Karen E. Knudsen, MBA, PhD, is the new president of the Association of American Cancer Institutes (AACI). Dr. Knudsen is enterprise director of Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center at Jefferson Health in Philadelphia.
Association of American Cancer Institutes to Honor Nobel Laureate, William G. Kaelin, Jr.
William G. Kaelin, Jr., MD, will receive the Association of American Cancer Institutes’ (AACI) Distinguished Scientist Award on October 12, during the 2020 AACI/CCAF Annual Meeting.
AACI Welcomes University of Puerto Rico Comprehensive Cancer Center and Cancer Center at Brown University to Membership Roster
This month the Association of American Cancer Institutes (AACI) welcomed University of Puerto Rico Comprehensive Cancer Center (UPRCCC) and Cancer Center at Brown University, bringing the association’s total number of members to 102.
AACI Issues Statement on Role of Cancer Centers in Confronting Racism
In a formal statement, the Association of American Cancer Institutes (AACI) condemned racism and other forms of discrimination, urging that these issues be confronted as public health crises.
AACI Calls for Coordinated National COVID-19 Testing Strategy
AACI urges the federal government to take the lead in deploying personal protective equipment to hospitals, establishing a consistent national COVID-19 testing strategy, and managing the COVID-19 testing supply chain.
AACI Marks Milestone with New Member Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Cancer Center, one of seven National Cancer Institute-designated basic laboratory cancer centers, is the newest and 100th member of the Association of American Cancer Institutes.
The Association of American Cancer Institutes Launches Public Policy Resource Library
The AACI Public Policy Resource Library aims to enable cancer centers and partners in the cancer advocacy community to share resources to foster collaboration, promote cancer prevention, and spur the development of sound public health policy at the state and local level.