From our friends at the American Association for Cancer Research...
American Association for Cancer Research Invites the Washington, DC, Community to Learn About and Support Cancer Research
On Saturday, April 1, the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) will host two public events: a community event to help educate the public about cancer and a run/walk to raise funds for cancer research.
These events precede the AACR Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C., which brings together nearly 20,000 cancer researchers, health care professionals, survivors, and advocates.
Progress and Promise Against Cancer: An AACR Community Event Offering Practical Knowledge and Real Hope:
WHERE: Grand Hyatt Washington, 1000 H Street, NW, Washington, DC
WHEN: Saturday, April 1, from 8:30 AM to 12:15 PM
This free public event will bring together some of the world’s greatest minds in cancer research for a dynamic day of conversation and education for cancer patients, survivors, and anyone interested in cancer. Experts will discuss innovations in cancer treatment and prevention, and how future health care policy could impact patients. Progress and Promise Against Cancer will feature inspiring stories by patient advocates and offer cancer resources and exhibits from community organizations. The event includes complimentary breakfast and lunch. For more information, visit AACR.org/cancerevent.
AACR Runners for Research 5K Run/Walk:
WHERE: East Potomac Park, 696 Ohio Dr., SW, Washington, DC
WHEN: Saturday, April 1, at 7AM
The race will join together the Washington, DC, community with the AACR and its members in an effort to raise awareness and funds for cancer research. Registration for D.C.-area residents is $40, and free for cancer patients and survivors. The AACR Runners for Research 5K Run/Walk is sponsored by Miltenyi. For more information, visit AACR.org/Research5K.
The AACR Annual Meeting in Washington, DC:
From April 1-5, nearly 20,000 cancer researchers, health care professionals, survivors, and advocates will descend upon Washington, DC, for the AACR Annual Meeting 2017. As the world’s first and largest cancer research organization, the AACR’s mission is to prevent and cure cancer. The annual conference brings together the greatest minds in cancer research to not only collaborate scientifically, but to educate the public about the latest advances in cancer research, treatment, and prevention.
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About the American Association for Cancer Research:
Founded in 1907, the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) is the world’s first and largest professional organization dedicated to advancing cancer research and its mission to prevent and cure cancer. AACR membership includes more than 37,000 laboratory, translational, and clinical researchers; population scientists; other health care professionals; and patient advocates residing in 108 countries. The AACR marshals the full spectrum of expertise of the cancer community to accelerate progress in the prevention, biology, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer by annually convening more than 30 conferences and educational workshops, the largest of which is the AACR Annual Meeting with nearly 19,500 attendees. In addition, the AACR publishes eight prestigious, peer-reviewed scientific journals and a magazine for cancer survivors, patients, and their caregivers. The AACR funds meritorious research directly as well as in cooperation with numerous cancer organizations. As the Scientific Partner of Stand Up To Cancer, the AACR provides expert peer review, grants administration, and scientific oversight of team science and individual investigator grants in cancer research that have the potential for near-term patient benefit. The AACR actively communicates with legislators and other policymakers about the value of cancer research and related biomedical science in saving lives from cancer. For more information about the AACR, visit www.AACR.org.
