Posts Not to Miss from AACR 2025: Part 1

The AACR Annual Meeting is one of the biggest events in the world of cancer research—bringing together experts, clinicians, and advocates from across the globe to share their latest breakthroughs and ideas. The AACR 2025 meeting is no exception, and it’s been filled with incredible insights, inspiring stories, and cutting-edge research that are sure to shape the future of oncology.

If you’re like us, you’ve been eagerly following the latest developments and breakthroughs shared during the event. From impactful research findings to powerful award lectures, there’s so much to take in. To help you navigate the excitement, we’ve compiled a list of posts you absolutely can’t miss. These highlights are packed with valuable takeaways that will keep you informed and inspired about the future of cancer care.

So grab your coffee (or your favorite go-to drink), and let’s dive into the top moments from AACR25!

1. AACR 

“As we prepare to kick off AACR25, Patricia LoRusso convened the AACR Board of Directors this afternoon in Chicago. We are grateful to the board for their hard work supporting our mission to prevent and cure all types of cancer.”

2. Margaret Foti

“I was delighted to join Pat LoRusso and AACR President-Elect Lillian Siu at the AACR25 Board of Directors meeting. We thank our officers and board members for all they do to advance the AACR’s mission.”

3. Catherine Alix-Panabières

“We started the Saturday at American Association for Cancer Research AACR25 with the Session on Liquid Biopsy!

Early Detection of Cancer and Minimal Residual Disease MRD

Amazing attendancy!

Early in the morning!

Fruitful discussions!”

4. Margaret Foti

“I had the opportunity to meet some brilliant students during the AACR25 Undergraduate Poster Competition.

I am proud to support the AACR’s science education initiatives by sponsoring the prizes that recognize their outstanding research.”

5. Christine Lovly

“ICYMI – literally every speaker acknowledges the amazing leadership, power, passion, and friendship of Dr. Marget Foti.

Her transformative leadership has grown AACR over decades from a small organisation to the international powerhouse it is today.”

6. Anirban Maitra 

“Congratulations to my friend Dr. Manuel Hidalgo for his induction as Fellow of AACR Academy.

Here with President Elect Lillian Siu and Dan Von Hoff. Well deserved Manny!!”

7. Katie Coleman

“My favorite slide from AACR25 so far.

‘A Future We Shape Together’ from a world tour of AI by Sean Khozin during the Scientist Survivor dinner.

As both a patient and developer who uses these tools every day, this is impossible to overstate. We need all stakeholders at the table.”

8. AACR

“Eleven early-career researchers were selected as NextGen Stars to share their discoveries at AACR25 in Major Symposia and Advances sessions.

Learn more about their various areas of research and where they hope to see their work in five years.”

9. Heather K. Beasley

“PCC Professional Development session is underway…

Wonderful remarks from Dr. Sistrunk about not only looking for mentorship, but the importance of being a great mentee.”

10. Jerry SH Lee 

“Always great to hear from good friend Sean Khozin and appreciate him sharing perspectives on trust and AI with patient advocates at AACR2025.”

11. Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center 

“Michael Berger, David B. Solit, Marc Ladanyi and the MSK-Impact team accept the AACR Team Science Award for developing and implementing a groundbreaking next-generation sequencing platform which has enabled the comprehensive molecular characterization of over 125,000 tumors.”

12. Manel Esteller

Grateful to all attendees and Drs Van Dang and Lau for an engaging AACR cancer hallmarks session!

Thanks Eduard Porta, for the picture!

13. Cancer Discovery

“Congratulations to Scientific Editor Alice Shaw, winner of the #AACR25 AACR-Joseph H. Burchenal Award for Outstanding Achievement in Clinical Cancer Research! Her award lecture will be held on Monday, April 28, at 5:00pm CT in Room S401.”

14. Chadi Nabhan

“The AACR 25 meeting is complete when you get to see Toni Choueiri of DanaFarber right ahead of his talk as the awardee of the Waun Ki Hong award this year.
CONGRATULATIONS Toni – well deserved.”

15. Christine Lovly

“Dr. Rakesh K. Jain honored with AACR25 Lifetime Achievement in CancerResearch for his pioneering contributions to understanding the TME. He shares that his first R01 was rejected 6 times.

A great lesson in passion + persistence!”

16. Young Kwang Chae

“Fecal Microbiota Transplantation (FMT) has shown promising results in improving immunotherapy efficacy in NSCLC, melanoma, and RCC clinical trials.

Excellent plenary presentation by Nicola Segata.”

17. Sandy Anderson

“Impressive opening plenary presentation from Johanna Joyce on Unraveling the complexity of cancer ecosystems. She highlighted the importance of the fibrotic niche and potential therapeutic approaches that target it.”

18. Patty Spears

“AACR Announces 2025 Distinguished Public Service Award – Larry Saltzman, MD …

Doctor and Patient… congratulations!”

19. Pablo Sanchis

“Science thrives through collaboration and teamwork and it’s wonderful to see this recognized!

Huge congratulations to the recipients of the AACR Team Science Award. Your teamwork is inspiring!”

The AACR 2025 meeting is full of incredible breakthroughs, and there’s so much more to discover. Keep the conversation going, share this post, and let’s continue pushing the boundaries of cancer research together.

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By: Md Foorquan Hashmi, MD, Sr. Editor, OncoDaily: India Bureau