AACI distinguishes itself among professional cancer organizations through its ongoing engagement with academic cancer centers. 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. Several of AACI's signature programs began as presidential initiatives.
AACI President Caryn Lerman, PhD, is the director of USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Dr. Lerman’s presidential initiative focuses on leadership development with an emphasis on diversity. Activities include:
Chair - Caryn Lerman, PhD
USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center
David M. Gosky
The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute
Chanita Hughes Halbert, PhD
USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center
Roy A. Jensen, MD
The University of Kansas Cancer Center
Kelvin Lee, MD
Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center
Edith P. Mitchell, MD, FACP, FCPP
Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center at Jefferson Health
Kunle Odunsi, MD, PhD
The University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center
Elisa Rodriguez, PhD
Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center
Yolanda Sanchez, PhD
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Norris Cotton Cancer Center
Reuben J. Shaw, MD, PhD
Salk Institute Cancer Center
Cornelia Ulrich, PhD, MS
Huntsman Cancer Institute, University of Utah
George Weiner, MD
Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Iowa
Cheryl L. Willman, MD
Mayo Clinic Cancer Center
Karen E. Knudsen, MBA, PhD (2020-2021)
Mitigating Cancer Disparities
Roy A. Jensen, MD (2018-2020)
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Stanton L. Gerson, MD (2016-2018)
Network Care
George J. Weiner, MD (2014-2016)
Academic Difference
Michelle M. Le Beau, PhD (2012-2014)
Molecular Diagnostics
William S. Dalton, MD, PhD (2011-2012)
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Michael A. Caligiuri, MD (2009-2011)
Project Cancer Education
Edward J. Benz, Jr., MD (2007-2009)
Oncology Workforce
H. Shelton Earp, III, MD (2005-2007)
Public Issues/Advocacy
Harold L. Moses, MD (2003-2005)
Collaborations With Like-Minded Organizations
John E. Niederhuber, MD (2001-2003)
NCI Relationships
Ronald B. Herberman, MD (1999-2001)
AACI Structure and Staffing