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American Association for Cancer Research

Overview

The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) is the largest professional organization focused on advancing cancer research. Founded in 1907, it is headquartered in Philadelphia and serves over 58,000 members from 142 countries. The AACR's mission is to prevent and cure cancer through research, education, advocacy, and funding.

The organization hosts more than 30 scientific conferences and educational workshops annually, including its flagship AACR Annual Meeting. It publishes ten peer-reviewed journals and various reports to disseminate research findings and inform the public about cancer progress. The AACR also provides funding for cancer research and collaborates with organizations like Stand Up To Cancer to support innovative projects. Its Office of Science Policy advocates for federal funding and communicates the importance of biomedical research in combating cancer. Additionally, the AACR Foundation raises funds to support high-priority research and education initiatives.

Basic Information

Industrynonprofit organization management
Founded1907
Revenue$123.1M
Headquarters615 Chestnut Street, 17th floor, Philadelphia, PA 19106, United States
Alexa Ranking162196

Contact Details

Key Focus Areas & Initiatives

  • Cancer research
  • Cancer prevention
  • Research dissemination
  • Cancer biomarker research
  • Clinical trials
  • Biomedical research
  • Advocacy for federal funding
  • Educational workshops
  • Community engagement
  • Cancer research collaborations
  • Cancer survivor support
  • Precision medicine
  • Policy advocacy
  • Annual scientific conferences
  • Peer-reviewed scientific journals
  • Cancer research funding and grants
  • Scientific networking
  • Pediatric cancer research
  • Health equity initiatives
  • Healthcare professional education
  • Translational research
  • Cancer research innovation
  • Cancer immunotherapy

Technologies Used

  • Adobe Media Optimizer
  • AngularJS
  • Apache
  • Atlassian Cloud
  • Cedexis Radar
  • CloudFlare CDN
  • CloudFlare Hosting
  • CrazyEgg
  • DoubleClick
  • Facebook Custom Audiences
  • Facebook Login (Connect)
  • Facebook Widget
  • Google Analytics
  • Google Font API
  • Google Tag Manager
  • Gravity Forms
  • Hostgator
  • Linkedin Marketing Solutions
  • Microsoft Office 365
  • Mobile Friendly
  • Outlook
  • Rackspace MailGun
  • Sendgrid
  • Slack
  • Stripe
  • Twitter Advertising
  • Vimeo
  • Wistia
  • WordPress.org
  • YouTube
  • reCAPTCHA

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