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Released: 11-Mar-2022 4:35 PM EST
Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Provides Much-Needed Funding for Cancer Research
Association of American Cancer Institutes (AACI)

The Association of American Cancer Institutes (AACI) commends Congress for developing the bipartisan Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022, bringing a close to months of fiscal uncertainty under Continuing Resolutions.

   
Released: 2-Feb-2022 5:20 PM EST
AACI Applauds President Biden’s Revamped Moonshot Goals
Association of American Cancer Institutes (AACI)

Today President Joe Biden announced a relaunch of the White House Cancer Moonshot with a goal of cutting the cancer death rate in half within 25 years.

Released: 24-Jan-2022 9:40 AM EST
Understanding Catchment Area Coverage is Key to Mitigating Cancer Health Disparities
Association of American Cancer Institutes (AACI)

The Association of American Cancer Institutes (AACI) surveyed its members to better understand cancer center catchment area coverage. Results of the survey were published in a manuscript in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention.

Newswise: AACI to Recognize Winn With Inaugural Cancer Health Equity Award
Released: 13-Oct-2021 1:40 PM EDT
AACI to Recognize Winn With Inaugural Cancer Health Equity Award
Association of American Cancer Institutes (AACI)

Robert A. Winn, MD, director of VCU Massey Cancer Center, will receive the AACI Cancer Health Equity Award on Wednesday, October 20, during the 2021 AACI/CCAF Annual Meeting.

Released: 3-Aug-2021 2:50 PM EDT
The Association of American Cancer Institutes to Honor Garber with Distinguished Scientist Award
Association of American Cancer Institutes (AACI)

Judy E. Garber, MD, PhD, FAACR, will receive the AACI Distinguished Scientist Award on Wednesday, October 20, during the 2021 AACI/CCAF Annual Meeting.

Released: 21-Jul-2021 10:00 AM EDT
AACI Welcomes New Cancer Center and Corporate Members
Association of American Cancer Institutes (AACI)

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.

Released: 20-Jul-2021 10:10 AM EDT
AACI Members Choose Winn as President-Elect
Association of American Cancer Institutes (AACI)

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.

Released: 1-Jun-2021 12:00 PM EDT
Lerman Takes the Reins as AACI President
Association of American Cancer Institutes (AACI)

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.

Released: 12-Apr-2021 9:00 AM EDT
Karen E. Knudsen to Step Down as President of Association of American Cancer Institutes
Association of American Cancer Institutes (AACI)

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.

Released: 22-Mar-2021 12:05 PM EDT
Association of American Cancer Institutes Issues Statement Condemning Racism, Violence
Association of American Cancer Institutes (AACI)

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.

Released: 17-Mar-2021 12:05 PM EDT
AACI Cancer Disparities Podcast Launches with Inaugural Guest Dr. Norman E. Sharpless
Association of American Cancer Institutes (AACI)

The Association of American Cancer Institutes (AACI) has launched a new podcast, "Accelerating Equity: Cancer Care for All," hosted by AACI President Dr. Karen E. Knudsen. Her first guest is Dr. Norman E. Sharpless, director of the National Cancer Institute.

Released: 12-Mar-2021 11:40 AM EST
Cancer Center Network Sites Can Improve Patient Satisfaction and Outcomes, AACI Survey Finds
Association of American Cancer Institutes (AACI)

In a survey of the status of care across cancer center networks, some of which reach deep into rural areas, the Association of American Cancer Institutes (AACI) has found that many opportunities exist for such networks to increase patient satisfaction and outcomes and decrease treatment delays and risks.

Released: 17-Feb-2021 3:35 PM EST
Cancer Organizations Urge Priority Access to COVID-19 Vaccine for Cancer Patients, Survivors
Association of American Cancer Institutes (AACI)

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.

Released: 15-Feb-2021 12:45 PM EST
Stable Funding, Protected Time Key for Clinician Investigators to Drive Advances in Cancer Care
Association of American Cancer Institutes (AACI)

A survey by the Association of American Cancer Institutes (AACI) shows that the work of clinician investigators is hampered by a lack of stable funding and insufficient protected time to engage in research activities.

Released: 20-Jan-2021 2:05 PM EST
AACI Applauds Biden/Harris Inauguration, Readies for Administration’s Renewed Focus on Cancer
Association of American Cancer Institutes (AACI)

The Association of American Cancer Institutes congratulates President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris on their inauguration and pledges its strong support of their efforts to end the COVID-19 pandemic and promote cancer research, treatment, and prevention.

14-Jan-2021 5:00 PM EST
AACI Partners With Federal Vaccine Panel to Promote Cancer Patient Health
Association of American Cancer Institutes (AACI)

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.

Released: 22-Dec-2020 5:05 PM EST
New Federal Budget, Approved by Congress, a Mixed Bag for Cancer Research
Association of American Cancer Institutes (AACI)

Congressional leaders have agreed on both a $1.4 trillion Fiscal Year 2021 budget and $900 billion COVID-19 stimulus package. The legislation addressed three Association of American Cancer Institutes public policy priorities.

Released: 15-Dec-2020 2:35 PM EST
AACI Applauds Approval of COVID-19 Vaccine, Supports Widespread Vaccination Efforts
Association of American Cancer Institutes (AACI)

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.

Released: 20-Nov-2020 12:15 PM EST
AACI Urges President Trump to Share Key COVID-19 Information With Biden Transition Team
Association of American Cancer Institutes (AACI)

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.

Released: 13-Oct-2020 5:00 PM EDT
AACI President Knudsen to Focus Two-Year Term on Mitigating Health Disparities
Association of American Cancer Institutes (AACI)

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.



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