AACR membership includes more than 58,000 laboratory, translational, and clinical researchers; population scientists; other health care professionals; and patient advocates residing in 141 countries and territories around the world. Presently, 32% of members live outside the United States and 22% of AACR’s international members are located in countries with emerging economies. Its mission is to prevent and cure all cancers. The programs and activities of the AACR foster the exchange of new knowledge among scientists and physicians in cancer research as well as in related sciences. The AACR publishes ten peer-reviewed scientific journals and an award-winning magazine for cancer patients and their loved ones; convenes topical scientific conferences and an annual meeting that draws more than 22,500 participants; offers educational workshops that train young investigators in a variety of scientific and clinical areas; funds research fellowships, career development awards, and research grants for both senior and junior investigators; raises public awareness of the progress in the biology, detection, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of cancer; engages actively in advocacy for increased federal research funding and other national policies that accelerate progress against cancer; and interacts with regulatory agencies to support regulatory science and policy.
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The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR), with more than 58,000 members residing in 141 countries, is the first and largest organization in the world dedicated to advances in all areas of high-quality, innovative cancer research. Its mission is to prevent and cure all cancers. The programs and activities of the AACR foster the exchange of new knowledge among scientists and physicians in cancer research as well as in related sciences. The AACR publishes ten peer-reviewed scientific journals and an award-winning magazine for cancer patients and their loved ones; convenes topical scientific conferences and an annual meeting that draws more than 22,500 participants;...
The Editorial Ethics Manager is responsible for providing guidance, oversight, and management of potential ethical issues and cases at the AACR journals. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR), with more than 58,000 members residing in 141 countries, is the first and largest organization in the world dedicated to advances in all areas of high-quality, innovative cancer research. Its mission is to prevent and cure all cancers. The programs and activities of the AACR foster the exchange of new knowledge among scientists and physicians in cancer research as well as in related sciences. The AACR publishes ten peer-reviewed scientific journals and an award-winning magazine for cancer patients and their loved ones; convenes topical scientific conferences and an annual meeting that draws more than 22,500 participants;...
AACR publishes Cancer Today, an award-winning magazine for cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers. The quarterly magazine, which typically has 56 pages, serves an audience of cancer patients, survivors, and their families and friends. To ensure the continuing quality and relevance of Cancer Today, AACR is hiring a new Executive Editor. This key player will oversee all editorial, production, and planning activities for the print version and related electronic formats—the website, digital edition, and e-newsletter.
The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR), with more than 60,000 members residing
The AACR is seeking an experienced Senior Executive Assistant to support the CEO and Executive Office staff. The AACR is a non-profit organization with an international outreach. The primary responsibilities of the Senior Executive Assistant are to provide high-level administrative support to the CEO and the Director of Executive Office Administration by managing the CEO’s schedules and communications, gathering documents to prepare for meetings, coordinating travel arrangements, drafting correspondence, and assisting with other administrative tasks to facilitate the operations of the Executive Office.
The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR), with more than 58,000 members residing in 135 countries, is the first and largest organization in the world dedicated to advances in all areas of high-quality, innovative cancer research. Its mission is to prevent and cure all cancers. The programs and activities of the AACR foster the exchange of new knowledge among scientists and physicians in cancer research as well as in related sciences. The AACR publishes nine peer-reviewed scientific journals and an award-winning magazine for cancer patients and their loved ones; convenes topical scientific conferences and an annual meeting that draws more than 22,500 participants; offers educational workshops...
The Program Administrator, Scientific Programs Department, will be responsible for the management of an annual multidisciplinary educational workshop and mentoring program designed to support the career development of early-stage investigator physicians (as defined by the NIH) who have a demonstrated commitment to transforming and expanding access to the clinical research landscape. They will become community-oriented clinical trialists who will drive improved health outcomes through their research and mentoring.
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The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR), with more than 56,000 members residing in the U.S. and 119 other countries, is the first and largest organization in the world dedicated to advancing cancer research and its mission to prevent and cure all cancers. Our members are the collective brain trust of all scientific areas in cancer research, from population science and prevention; to cancer biology,...
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The Director, Regulatory Science and Policy, works closely with the Vice President, Science Policy and Government Affairs (and Chief Policy Officer) to implement a wide range of exciting regulatory science and policy programs and activities related to the mission of the AACR. Such activities are designed to create and strengthen the dialogue between policymakers, cancer researchers, and advocates to educate policymakers and...
The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) is the first and largest cancer research organization dedicated to accelerating the conquest of cancer. With 58,000 members in 142 countries, the mission of the AACR is to prevent and cure cancer through research, education, communication, collaboration, science policy and advocacy, and funding for cancer research.
As a key member of the marketing team, the Marketing Manager will collaborate closely with the Associate Director, Marketing, the rest of the Marketing...
The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) is the first and largest cancer research organization dedicated to accelerating the conquest of cancer. With 58,000 members in 142 countries, the mission of the AACR is to prevent and cure cancer through research, education, communication, collaboration, science policy and advocacy, and funding for cancer research.
As a key member of the marketing team, the Associate Director, Marketing will collaborate closely with the Director, Marketing and other divisions/departments to reinforce AACR’s position as the world’s...
