Highlights from the AACR Grantee Summit

The AACR Grantee Summit: Igniting Innovation in Cancer Research

The summit took place on October 7-8, 2024, at the Hilton Philadelphia at Penn’s Landing in Philadelphia.

The event gathered researchers, grant recipients, and stakeholders in the field of cancer research to foster collaboration and share scientific advancements. During the poster sessions, AACR grantees showcased their funded research projects, highlighting innovative approaches and findings in various cancer studies.

The session provided a platform for networking and discussions with fellow scientists, funding organizations, and distinguished guests, promoting future collaborations and continued progress in cancer research.

Here are some highlights from the event:

AACR:

“Jeffrey Engelman, Patrick Ma, and Kris Graham share their perspectives—as an academic scientist, an industry representative, and a patient advocate, respectively—during a panel discussion on drug development moderated by Manuel Hidalgo at the AACR Grantee Summit.”

Wafik El-Deiry:

“Great to meet Dr. Sheila Stewart at Washington University at the AACR Grantee Summit and have a chance to discuss shared interests in TME senescence, the innate immune system and cancer therapy.”

Vivek Subbiah:

“Why is science communication important? Delighted to deliver a lecture at the AACR innovation summit. Reaching the right audience at the right time with the right message is precision communication.”

Rick Buck:

“My friend and partner in cancer research social media Vivek Subbiah is presenting on Leveraging Social Media for Professional Growth and Networking at the ⁦AACR Grantee Summit. Thank you for rearranging your schedule to present today!”

Wafik El-Deiry:

“Dr. Adwoa Bemah Boamah Menash from Kwame Nkrumah University in Ghana speaks a mobile app to promote breast cancer screening at AACR Grantee Conference in Philadelphia.

Learning about some challenges and it’s not lack of mobile phones, as well as feasibility. Great App Video, pubs, trainees, and career development. Future looking at outcomes of interventions.”

AACR:

“AACR CEO Margaret Foti joined co-chairs Sheila A. Stewart and Manuel Hidalgo to convene the inaugural AACR Grantee Summit in Philadelphia. This two-day summit will showcase impactful research funded by AACR grants.”

Rick Buck:

“Enjoyed moderating and had great discussions at our ⁦AACR⁩ Grantee Summit Lunch Roundtable on Leveraging Social Media today in Philadelphia.”

Elizabeth McKenna:

“Excited to attend the inaugural AACR Grantee Summit to hear about the exciting work of AACR grantees and participate in a roundtable discussion on how to publish papers! Did you know that AACR has funded over $500 million of research grants over the past 30 years?”

Patrick Ma:

“The one and only Dr. Vivek Subbiah talking about Leveraging Social Media for Professional Growth and Networking. Very enlightening to hear this in person from Vivek.”

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