NCI at AACR 2019

Saturday, March 30

Today is the second day of the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) 2019 Annual Meeting. Please see below for a few of the Saturday activities that NCI experts have planned for today.

Tomorrow, NCI's exhibit will open, NCI-Sponsored Sessions will begin, and the NCI Director and Deputy Director will deliver remarks at the Opening Ceremony. Stay tuned for additional details tomorrow morning.

For more information about NCI activities at AACR, visit the NCI at AACR 2019 webpage.

Saturday Sessions Featuring NCI Speakers

Diverse Functions of Neutrophils in Cancer
10:15 AM-12:15 PM
Speaker: Dr. Daniel W. McVicar
Careers in Clinical and Translational Cancer Research Roundtable
5:30-7:30 PM
Speakers: Drs. James Doroshow; Percy Ivy; Doug Lowy; Jeffrey A. Moscow; Sudhir Srivastava
Methods for Utilizing the Microbiome in Cancer Epidemiology Research
1:00-3:00 PM
Speaker: Dr. Rashmi Sinha

For additional sessions featuring NCI staff, please check AACR's Online Program Planner and Meeting App.

Tomorrow: Attend the NCI Director's Remarks During the Opening Ceremony

Join NCI Director, Dr. Norman E. Sharpless, and Deputy Director, Dr. Douglas R. Lowy, for an address during the Opening Ceremony. In their remarks, they will share reflections on the exceptional progress in cancer research over the past two decades, and the importance of maintaining that momentum.

Sunday, March 318:00 AM - 9:45 AM (Remarks at 9:15 AM)
Hall A of the Convention Center

To stay up-to-date on Dr. Sharpless' activities at AACR, follow @NCIDirector.

Opening Tomorrow: Visit the NCI Exhibit (#2111)

Want to learn more about what's happening across the National Cancer Institute? Visit the NCI Exhibit from Sunday, March 31 - Wednesday, April 3 to speak with staff, attend "Meet the Experts" sessions, pick up free publications, and more.

We look forward to seeing you there.