Association of American Cancer Institutes (AACI)

08/21/2026

New from the AACI Public Policy Resource Library: California taxpayers can now direct state tax refunds to pediatric cancer research. A new law creates a dedicated fund to help address critical gaps in pediatric cancer research funding. Read more: https://bit.ly/3UoO5AD

08/21/2026

AACI mourns the loss of surgical oncologist and patient navigation pioneer Harold P. Freeman, MD, who died August 11 at age 93. His groundbreaking work advancing health equity and access to cancer care leaves a lasting legacy. Read AACI’s full statement: https://bit.ly/4xLbQBs

08/20/2026

Dr. Cornelia Ulrich of Huntsman Cancer Institute has been appointed the inaugural Mary C. Beckerle Presidential Endowed Chair in Cancer Research and Leadership. Dr. Ulrich, AACI's vice president/president-elect and chief scientific officer and executive director of Huntsman’s Comprehensive Cancer Center, is among seven faculty members recently honored with an endowed chair. Read more in the August : https://www.aaci-cancer.org/aaci-update-august-2026

08/19/2026

Clinical trials can offer hope, but getting into a trial isn’t always easy. A new KFF Health News article explores the barriers patients face, from finding the right trial to travel, cost, and childcare. The article also highlights the Equitable Access to Clinical Trials (EACT) project, co-coordinated by AACI and the Multi-Regional Clinical Trials Center of Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard (MRCT Center), and efforts to make clinical research more accessible to patients. Read the full article:

The Department of Health and Human Services has launched an effort to streamline clinical research, and legislation is pending in Congress. But patients and providers face participation challenges.

08/18/2026

Introducing the AACI Public Policy Roundup, a seasonal publication offering a snapshot of AACI's public policy and advocacy activities. It will take the place of the AACI Commentary four times a year to provide a more focused look at the policy issues shaping the oncology field. The first edition covers state and federal legislation updates, event information, and more. Read the Summer 2026 Public Policy Roundup and subscribe: https://bit.ly/4hHBS3S

08/17/2026

What role do breast stem cells play in the earliest stages of cancer development? Dr. Lusine Yaghjyan the University of Florida Health Cancer Institute has received a $3.4 million National Cancer Institute (NCI) grant to investigate how breast stem cells contribute to breast tumor development and help advance prevention strategies. Read more in the August : https://www.aaci-cancer.org/aaci-update-august-2026

08/14/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Carmen Bergom of Siteman Cancer Center on being named an American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) Fellow. This honor recognizes Dr. Bergom’s contributions to radiation oncology and cancer care. Read more in the August : https://www.aaci-cancer.org/aaci-update-august-2026
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08/12/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Janice Gabrilove of The Mount Sinai Hospital Tisch Cancer Center on receiving the 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Faculty Council. The award recognizes her leadership, innovation, mentorship, and impact in oncology and medicine.
Read more in the August : https://www.aaci-cancer.org/aaci-update-august-2026
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08/10/2026

Fred Hutch Cancer Center has named Dr. Kate Markey the next holder of the Innovators Network Endowed Chair. The honor recognizes her innovative research and potential to improve outcomes for patients receiving bone marrow transplants and cellular immunotherapy. Read more in the August : https://www.aaci-cancer.org/aaci-update-august-2026

08/10/2026

Join colleagues in Chicago for the 2026 AACI/CCAF Annual Meeting, Oct. 25-27, and explore strategies for building stronger, more collaborative cancer center teams.
The session “Four Generations, One Workplace: Navigating the Post-COVID Cancer Center Workforce” will examine ways to engage colleagues across generations and close the workplace generation gap. Read more in the August : https://www.aaci-cancer.org/aaci-update-august-2026