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2026 AACI Meetings

Save the dates for AACI's 2026 meetings.

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Podcast

Lessons Learned in 2025

AACI President Dr. Joann B. Sweasy and Immediate Past President Dr. Robert A. Winn recently appeared together on The Cancer Letter podcast, "The Directors."

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With Gratitude

Thank You for Your Support in 2025

AACI is proud to be part of a cancer center community that has demonstrated strength and resilience in a year of unprecedented challenges. Thank you for all you do for patients, their families, and your communities. We look forward to working with you in 2026!

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Our Mission

Accelerating Progress Against Cancer

The Association of American Cancer Institutes (AACI) represents over 100 premier academic and freestanding cancer centers in the United States and Canada. AACI is accelerating progress against cancer by enhancing the impact of academic cancer centers and promoting cancer health equity.

CRI

Clinical
Research

Acting as a network for research leaders, Clinical Research Innovation (CRI) promotes the efficient operation of clinical research facilities at AACI cancer centers.

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Public Policy

Public
Policy

The AACI Government Relations Forum facilitates an improved understanding of policy issues as they pertain to cancer prevention, treatment, and survivorship.

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Meetings & Events

Meetings & Events

AACI meetings bring cancer centers together to discover solutions to common challenges. AACI also shares event announcements as a benefit to members.
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Recent Headlines

AACI Cellular Therapy Initiative Welcomes New Steering Committee Members

AACI Cellular Therapy Initiative Welcomes New Steering Committee Members

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AACI Announces New PCLI Steering Committee Members

AACI Announces New PCLI Steering Committee Members

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PCLI Webinar: Engaging Patient Advocates in Research and Clinical Trials

PCLI Webinar: Engaging Patient Advocates in Research and Clinical Trials

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Meet the President

An internationally recognized expert in the genetics, cell biology, and biochemistry of DNA repair, Dr. Joann B. Sweasy is director of the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center and the Eppley Institute for Research in Cancer and Allied Diseases. Dr. Sweasy is deeply committed to engaging rural and other underserved communities; preparing the next generation of researchers; fostering bidirectional translation; and optimizing the role of the cancer center within the academic and clinical organizational structures.

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Presidential Initiative

The AACI Presidential Initiative allows the president of AACI's Board of Directors to formalize a special project of broad interest and value to AACI members during their two-year term. Dr. Sweasy's AACI Presidential Initiative aims to address the national crisis in rural cancer health by identifying and addressing critical areas of need.

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