Scott M. Lippman, MD UCSD Moores Cancer Center February 3-5, 2016 | - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

February 3-5, 2016 | Lansdowne Resort, Leesburg, VA

Overview of AACR’s Role in Cancer Prevention Scott M. Lippman, MD UCSD Moores Cancer Center

American Association for Cancer Research

• Oldest and largest scientific organization in the world

committed to cancer research

• Over 35,000 members in 104 countries and territories
• Founded in 1907 by a group of 11 scientists and

physicians

• A founding member studied hereditary factors and the

influence of environment on cancer initiation

• Today, the AACR continues to accelerate progress

toward the prevention and cure of cancer by promoting research, education, communication, and collaboration

AACR Covers the Waterfront of Cancer Prevention

• AACR has always been the key organization in the world

committed to supporting cancer prevention both intellectually, and programmatically

• AACR’s breath of scientific expertise allows the organization to

lead the way and shape the future of cancer prevention from preneoplasia to the clinic

• Through programs such as this Summit, the AACR will continue

to leverage the expertise of its membership to determine how to foster collaborations, develop synergies, and integrate specialties to best benefit the cancer research community

Several AACR Presidents Have Been Vital to Advancing the Field of Cancer Prevention

• Lee W

. Wattenberg (1992-1993)

• Waun Ki Hong (2001-2002)
• Raymond N. DuBois (2008-2009)
• Elizabeth H. Blackburn (2010-2011)
• Judy E. Garber (2011-2012)
• Nancy E. Davidson (President-elect)

AACR Prevention Publications Portfolio

• Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers, and Prevention
• Editor-in-Chief: Timothy R. Rebbeck
• Cancer Prevention Research
• Editor-in-Chief: Scott M. Lippman
• AACR Cancer Prevention Journals Portal
• Published online monthly, outlining

published prevention manuscripts across all eight AACR journals

AACR Scientific Conferences

• In 2015, AACR held 33 conferences and workshops in the US

and around the world

• Frontiers in Cancer Prevention Research Conference Series
• 2002-2014
• Founding Chairperson, Waun Ki Hong
• Award for Excellence in Cancer Prevention Research established
• AACR Annual Meeting
• Cancer prevention is covered in a variety of formats, including

Recent Advances in Prevention Research Sessions

AACR Membership and Association Groups

• Thousands of AACR members identify aspects of cancer prevention as their

major scientific area of expertise, including: Chemoprevention (4,631), diet and nutrition (2,740), genetic predisposition and cancer risk (3,253), cancer control and screening (2,725), and cancer vaccines (2,341).

• AACR strives to provide expert support to the cancer prevention community

through its various association groups, such as the Cancer Prevention Standing Committee and the Molecular Epidemiology Working Group.

• AACR remains committed to all of the fields that encompass cancer prevention

and seeks to increase its support of these fields.

This Summit is crucial at this juncture to accelerate progress in the prevention arena!

The Growing Emergence of Cancer Prevention

• There is a tremendous and growing excitement

around cancer prevention in all sectors

• One example of this is the added emphasis on

prevention from industry to go along with the continued support from foundations such as Susan G. Komen

AACR Stands Ready to Do More to Support Cancer Prevention Efforts Worldwide - Thank you all for attending and thank you to the generous supporters of this Summit!