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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.
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.
Public
Policy
The AACI Government Relations Forum facilitates an improved understanding of policy issues as they pertain to cancer prevention, treatment, and survivorship.
Meetings & Events
AACI meetings bring cancer centers together to discover solutions to common challenges. AACI also shares event announcements as a benefit to members.
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.
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.