Latest news from Association of American Cancer Institutes (AACI) on Newswise en-us Copyright 2024 Newswise 115 31 / /images/newswise-logo-rss.gif /articles/cancer-center-leaders-elected-to-aaci-board-of-directors/?sc=rsin /articles/cancer-center-leaders-elected-to-aaci-board-of-directors/?sc=rsin Tue, 03 Sep 2024 15:00:38 EST Mark Evers, MD, FACS; Kelvin Lee, MD; and Thomas A. Sellers, PhD, MPH, have been elected to the Board of Directors of the Association of American Cancer Institutes (AACI). The new board members will begin their two-year terms in October, during the 2024 AACI/CCAF Annual Meeting in Chicago. Association of American Cancer Institutes (AACI) /articles/aaci-awards-recognize-scientific-excellence-philanthropy-and-dedication-to-health-equity/?sc=rsin /articles/aaci-awards-recognize-scientific-excellence-philanthropy-and-dedication-to-health-equity/?sc=rsin Tue, 03 Sep 2024 15:00:20 EST The Association of American Cancer Institutes (AACI) congratulates this year's Distinguished Scientist, Cancer Health Equity, and Champion for Cures award recipients. The awards will be presented on Monday, October 21, during the 2024 AACI/CCAF Annual Meeting in Chicago. Association of American Cancer Institutes (AACI) /articles/cancer-center-clinical-research-capacity-and-benchmarking-in-the-post-pandemic-era/?sc=rsin /articles/cancer-center-clinical-research-capacity-and-benchmarking-in-the-post-pandemic-era/?sc=rsin Mon, 01 Jul 2024 16:05:00 EST "North American Cancer Center Clinical Research Capacity and Benchmarking in the Post-Pandemic Era" was published July 1 in JCO Oncology Practice, an American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Journal. Association of American Cancer Institutes (AACI) /articles/aaci-announces-additions-to-inclusive-excellence-initiative-steering-committee/?sc=rsin /articles/aaci-announces-additions-to-inclusive-excellence-initiative-steering-committee/?sc=rsin Tue, 28 Nov 2023 00:00:56 EST Robert A. Winn, MD, president of the Association of American Cancer Institutes (AACI) and director of VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center, has appointed two community advocates to the steering committee of his AACI presidential initiative, Inclusive Excellence. Association of American Cancer Institutes (AACI) /articles/aaci-applauds-rathmell-nomination-to-lead-nci2/?sc=rsin /articles/aaci-applauds-rathmell-nomination-to-lead-nci2/?sc=rsin Mon, 20 Nov 2023 16:45:00 EST The Association of American Cancer Institutes (AACI) supports President Biden's nomination of W. Kimryn Rathmell, MD, PhD, MMHC, as the next director of the National Cancer Institute (NCI). Association of American Cancer Institutes (AACI) /articles/aaci-congratulates-dr-monica-bertagnolli-on-confirmation-as-nih-director/?sc=rsin /articles/aaci-congratulates-dr-monica-bertagnolli-on-confirmation-as-nih-director/?sc=rsin Tue, 07 Nov 2023 15:05:13 EST The Association of American Cancer Institutes (AACI) congratulates Monica Bertagnolli, MD, on her U.S. Senate confirmation today as the next director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Association of American Cancer Institutes (AACI) /articles/winn-is-new-aaci-president-sets-course-for-inclusive-excellence-initiative/?sc=rsin /articles/winn-is-new-aaci-president-sets-course-for-inclusive-excellence-initiative/?sc=rsin Tue, 03 Oct 2023 12:00:44 EST 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. Association of American Cancer Institutes (AACI) /articles/sweasy-selected-as-aaci-president-elect/?sc=rsin /articles/sweasy-selected-as-aaci-president-elect/?sc=rsin Wed, 16 Aug 2023 11:05:54 EST 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. Association of American Cancer Institutes (AACI) /articles/report-on-impact-of-covid-19-on-clinical-trials-operations-published-in-nci-journal/?sc=rsin /articles/report-on-impact-of-covid-19-on-clinical-trials-operations-published-in-nci-journal/?sc=rsin Fri, 28 Jul 2023 15:05:53 EST 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. Association of American Cancer Institutes (AACI) /articles/aaci-extends-commitment-to-biden-administration-s-revamped-cancer-moonshot/?sc=rsin /articles/aaci-extends-commitment-to-biden-administration-s-revamped-cancer-moonshot/?sc=rsin Thu, 02 Feb 2023 15:35:48 EST As an association representing 108 of North America's leading cancer centers, AACI has actively supported the president's cancer efforts and stands ready to continue its collaboration with the Biden administration, the NCI, and others who are accelerating progress against cancer. Association of American Cancer Institutes (AACI) /articles/aaci-welcomes-lsu-lcmc-health-cancer-center/?sc=rsin /articles/aaci-welcomes-lsu-lcmc-health-cancer-center/?sc=rsin Fri, 13 Jan 2023 16:10:36 EST 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). Association of American Cancer Institutes (AACI) /articles/ellis-fischel-cancer-center-becomes-aaci-s-newest-member/?sc=rsin /articles/ellis-fischel-cancer-center-becomes-aaci-s-newest-member/?sc=rsin Tue, 27 Dec 2022 14:10:04 EST The Association of American Cancer Institutes (AACI) is pleased to add Ellis Fischel Cancer Center, a part of University of Missouri (MU) Health Care, to its membership roster. Association of American Cancer Institutes (AACI) /articles/aaci-welcomes-northwell-health-cancer-institute-as-newest-member/?sc=rsin /articles/aaci-welcomes-northwell-health-cancer-institute-as-newest-member/?sc=rsin Tue, 04 Oct 2022 10:05:03 EST The Association of American Cancer Institutes (AACI) has added Northwell Health Cancer Institute (NHCI) to its membership roster. Directed by Richard Barakat, MD, the cancer institute is part of Northwell Health. Association of American Cancer Institutes (AACI) /articles/three-cancer-center-leaders-selected-for-aaci-board/?sc=rsin /articles/three-cancer-center-leaders-selected-for-aaci-board/?sc=rsin Thu, 29 Sep 2022 14:50:34 EST Steven D. Leach, MD; Kunle Odunsi, MD, PhD; and Sarah Thayer, MD, PhD, have been elected as new board members of the Association of American Cancer Institutes. Association of American Cancer Institutes (AACI) /articles/aaci-supports-nci-annual-plan-budget-proposal-for-fiscal-year-2024/?sc=rsin /articles/aaci-supports-nci-annual-plan-budget-proposal-for-fiscal-year-2024/?sc=rsin Wed, 21 Sep 2022 10:05:00 EST The Association of American Cancer Institutes (AACI) commends the National Cancer Institute (NCI) on the release of its Annual Plan & Budget Proposal for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 and its request for $9.988 billion in funding. Association of American Cancer Institutes (AACI) /articles/aaci-applauds-biden-harris-administration-on-cancer-moonshot-progress/?sc=rsin /articles/aaci-applauds-biden-harris-administration-on-cancer-moonshot-progress/?sc=rsin Wed, 14 Sep 2022 10:00:21 EST The Association of American Cancer Institutes (AACI) commends President Joe Biden on his administration's efforts to "end cancer as we know it." Association of American Cancer Institutes (AACI) /articles/houston-methodist-neal-cancer-center-is-aaci-s-newest-member/?sc=rsin /articles/houston-methodist-neal-cancer-center-is-aaci-s-newest-member/?sc=rsin Thu, 01 Sep 2022 09:35:10 EST The Association of American Cancer Institutes (AACI) welcomes the Houston Methodist Dr. Mary and Ron Neal Cancer Center as its 105th member. Association of American Cancer Institutes (AACI) /articles/new-report-documents-lack-of-senior-leadership-diversity-in-the-nation-s-cancer-centers/?sc=rsin /articles/new-report-documents-lack-of-senior-leadership-diversity-in-the-nation-s-cancer-centers/?sc=rsin Thu, 28 Jul 2022 08:05:01 EST A diverse and well-prepared leadership workforce in the nation's cancer centers is vital to tackle challenges in the delivery of equitable cancer care delivery. Recognizing this, AACI examined the diversity among cancer center leaders and identified best practices to ensure a diverse pipeline of emerging leaders. Association of American Cancer Institutes (AACI) /articles/aaci-congratulates-dr-monica-bertagnolli-on-appointment-as-nci-director/?sc=rsin /articles/aaci-congratulates-dr-monica-bertagnolli-on-appointment-as-nci-director/?sc=rsin Thu, 21 Jul 2022 15:25:50 EST 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. Association of American Cancer Institutes (AACI) /articles/aaci-welcomes-new-member-koch-institute-for-integrative-cancer-research-at-mit/?sc=rsin /articles/aaci-welcomes-new-member-koch-institute-for-integrative-cancer-research-at-mit/?sc=rsin Mon, 02 May 2022 15:00:48 EST The Association of American Cancer Institutes (AACI) welcomes its newest member, the Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer Research at MIT. Association of American Cancer Institutes (AACI)