billing Latest news from Association of American Cancer Institutes (AACI) on Newswise en-us Copyright 2025 Newswise 115 31 / /images/newswise-logo-rss.gif /articles/aaci-statement-on-continued-reductions-in-force/?sc=rsin /articles/aaci-statement-on-continued-reductions-in-force/?sc=rsin Fri, 28 Mar 2025 20:05:56 EST The Association of American Cancer Institutes (AACI) remains strongly opposed to the indiscriminate firing of dedicated public servants across the federal government. Association of American Cancer Institutes (AACI) /articles/aaci-letter-urges-secretary-kennedy-hhs-to-protect-federal-funding-for-cancer-research/?sc=rsin /articles/aaci-letter-urges-secretary-kennedy-hhs-to-protect-federal-funding-for-cancer-research/?sc=rsin Thu, 20 Mar 2025 20:05:15 EST This week, the Association of American Cancer Institutes (AACI) delivered a letter to U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., urging him to ensure stable, uninterrupted funding for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and National Cancer Institute (NCI). Association of American Cancer Institutes (AACI) /articles/aaci-statement-on-widespread-termination-of-federal-funding/?sc=rsin /articles/aaci-statement-on-widespread-termination-of-federal-funding/?sc=rsin Mon, 17 Mar 2025 19:50:28 EST Hundreds of millions of dollars in grant funding are being slashed from the budgets of American research institutions, stalling progress against cancer and other chronic diseases and threatening the sustainability of our nation's research infrastructure. Association of American Cancer Institutes (AACI) /articles/aaci-thanks-dr-francis-s-collins-for-nih-leadership-commitment-to-scientific-progress/?sc=rsin /articles/aaci-thanks-dr-francis-s-collins-for-nih-leadership-commitment-to-scientific-progress/?sc=rsin Tue, 04 Mar 2025 19:00:44 EST The Association of American Cancer Institutes (AACI) extends its deep appreciation to Francis S. Collins, MD, PhD, for his dedication to biomedical research as director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for 12 years. Association of American Cancer Institutes (AACI) /articles/aaci-statement-on-mass-firings-at-government-health-agencies/?sc=rsin /articles/aaci-statement-on-mass-firings-at-government-health-agencies/?sc=rsin Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:05:05 EST The Association of American Cancer Institutes (AACI) strongly opposes the indiscriminate firing of thousands of dedicated public servants across government health agencies. Association of American Cancer Institutes (AACI) /articles/the-association-of-american-cancer-institutes-thanks-dr-w-kimryn-rathmell-for-her-leadership-of-nci/?sc=rsin /articles/the-association-of-american-cancer-institutes-thanks-dr-w-kimryn-rathmell-for-her-leadership-of-nci/?sc=rsin Fri, 17 Jan 2025 19:30:26 EST W. Kimryn Rathmell, MD, PhD, MHHC, announced today that she is stepping down from her role as director of the National Cancer Institute (NCI), effective Monday, January 20. AACI extends is deep appreciation to Dr. Rathmell for her service as NCI director. Association of American Cancer Institutes (AACI) /articles/the-association-of-american-cancer-institutes-thanks-dr-monica-m-bertagnolli-for-her-service-as-nih-director/?sc=rsin /articles/the-association-of-american-cancer-institutes-thanks-dr-monica-m-bertagnolli-for-her-service-as-nih-director/?sc=rsin Tue, 14 Jan 2025 19:40:51 EST The Association of American Cancer Institutes (AACI) extends its deep appreciation to Monica Bertagnolli, MD, for her exemplary leadership and unwavering support of cancer research as director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Association of American Cancer Institutes (AACI) /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)