Association of American Cancer Institutes (AACI)

06/19/2026

06/18/2026

How can artificial intelligence accelerate cancer research and improve patient care?

Anshini Bhatt, MBBS, MPH, Laura Isaac Perlmutter Cancer Center at NYU Langone, explores that question in the third-place abstract (tie), "NYU Prostate Cancer Automated Database (NYU Pro AD Pilot Project): Leverage AI in Operational Workflow."

The project uses AI, large language models, and natural language processing to automate data extraction from electronic health records, creating scalable, real-time clinical databases that support research and improve operational efficiency.

06/18/2026

How can cancer centers streamline study oversight while reducing administrative burden?

Marjorie Brelsford, MHA, CCRP, and Kate McCaffrey, MBA, are lead authors on one of two abstracts that tied for third place. In "Enhancing Scientific Review and Progress Monitoring to Improve Committee Management and Portfolio Oversight," they describe modernized protocol review and monitoring processes implemented at Moffitt Cancer Center that reduced review timelines by 32% and improved communication with study teams through automation and data-driven tools.

06/17/2026

What keeps cancer leaders motivated in the fight against cancer?

For Dr. Gary Schwartz, director of Case Comprehensive Cancer Center, it's simple: he's driven by “the desire to promote therapies and find cures that ultimately improve the lives of cancer patients across our communities.”

06/16/2026

Dr. Kunle Odunsi received the Ellis Island Medal of Honor on May 16. Dr. Odunsi serves as director of the UChicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center and previously served on AACI's Board of Directors.

Read more in the June . https://www.aaci-cancer.org/aaci-update-june-2026

06/12/2026

"Five-Minute Wins" will feature rapid-fire, 5-minute presentations highlighting recent successes at AACI cancer centers. The new breakout sessions are set for 10:45 am and 2:15 pm CT on Wednesday, June 24, during the 18th Annual AACI CRI Meeting.

Read more: https://www.aaci-cancer.org/aaci-update-june-2026

06/11/2026

The AACI Leadership Development Workshop (LDW) is now part of the professional development opportunities offered in conjunction with the 2026 AACI/CCAF Annual Meeting in October. Designed to prepare the next generation of cancer center leaders, the workshop offers focused professional development, mentorship, and peer engagement.

To nominate an emerging leader or attend the workshop, click here: https://bit.ly/4oaZBdR

06/10/2026

Help shape the future of clinical trial operations. AACI is seeking nominations for a chair-elect and three new members of the Clinical Research Innovation (CRI) Steering Committee.

Nominations are due July 1.

To learn more or submit a nomination: https://bit.ly/4vshM10

06/09/2026

Have you registered for AACI's June 9 PCLI webinar, Medical-Legal Partnerships: Breaking Barriers in Cancer Care?

To help inform the conversation, we've compiled a collection of publications and resources exploring how medical-legal partnerships can address barriers to care and advance health equity.

Explore the resources: https://bit.ly/4x9hvS8

06/09/2026

It’s a proud day to be part of the CAR T Vision coalition as we launch the first Vision to Action Blueprint—a practical plan designed to sustain and expand delivery of CAR T-cell therapy into community settings across the US.

While CAR T-cell therapy has the potential to transform outcomes, only approximately 2 in 10 eligible patients in the US currently receive it. This Blueprint turns ambition into action by providing clear interventions to help address access challenges across awareness and referral, treatment capacity, and sustainable financing.

As the first Blueprint in the Vision’s broader global effort, it provides a shared foundation for coordinated progress across the CAR T‑cell therapy ecosystem and toward the Vision’s shared goal: doubling the proportion of eligible patients treated with CAR T-cell therapy by 2030.

Now is the time to move from .

Explore the US Vision to Action Blueprint here: https://bit.ly/4e92g3f