NCI at AACR 2020

TUESDAY, JUNE 23

Thank you for joining NCI as we showcase our research and programs at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) 2020 Virtual Annual Meeting

To view today's presentations by NCI leaders and experts, register now!

TODAY: View Presentations from NCI Leadership

NCI Director's Address│12:00 p.m. EDT

NCI Director, Ned Sharpless, MD, will present the NCI Director’s Address, “Managing the Now, Focused on the Future,” which will include a live Q&A, moderated by AACR’s immediate Past President, Elaine R. Mardis, PhD, FAACR.

During his presentation, Dr. Sharpless will discuss NCI’s efforts to address racial inequality in cancer research, the potential long-term impact of COVID-19 on cancer mortality, and NCI’s response to ensuring commitment to sustaining and accelerating progress in cancer research. He will share several new studies and funding opportunities that are currently available through NCI - including SARS-CoV-2 Serology research, compassionate use trial of tocilizumab, and the NCCAPS study. Finally, Dr. Sharpless will highlight some recent advances that have been made in cancer research.

AACR Distinguished Public Service Award│5:15 p.m. EDT

NCI principal deputy director, Dr. Doug Lowy, will receive the 2020 AACR Distinguished Public Service Award in recognition of his leadership of the NCI during his tenure as the acting director. His presentation will cover his work in developing the technology for HPV vaccines with Dr. John T. Schiller, as well as current studies to improve HPV vaccine uptake in low- and middle-income countries. In addition, Dr. Lowy highlights various initiatives and programs that have been established at NCI since he began his first term as acting director in 2015 – including the Precision Medicine Initiative in Oncology, Cancer Moonshot, the National Center for Cryo-electron Microscopy at the Frederick National Lab, and more.

Don't Miss It: Special NCCAPS Presentation

We invite you to join us for an informational session this Thursday!

NCI recently launched a national, longitudinal study of COVID-19 in people with cancer. The NCI COVID-19 in Cancer Patients Study (NCCAPS) will help scientists answer key questions about COVID-19’s impact on cancer patients, as well as cancer’s impact on the course of COVID-19.

NCI invites AACR 2020 attendees to participate in a virtual presentation where study coordinators will review the objectives of NCCAPS and offer the opportunity for you to ask your questions.

The session will be held by NCI Thursday, June 25 at 1:00 p.m. EDT

Registration is free and open to the public, so we encourage you to share with colleagues.

Seeking Cancer Research Training?

The mission of the NCI Center for Cancer Training is to support the development of a 21st century workforce capable of advancing cancer research through a scientifically integrated approach. This is accomplished by:

Coordinating and providing research training and career development activities.
Identifying workforce needs in cancer research and adapting NCI's training and career development programs and funding opportunities to address these needs.

Want to learn more about cancer research training through NCI?

Join the NCI/NIH session, NCI Funding for Research and Training, on June 24 at 1:45 p.m.

Attend Today’s Sessions Featuring NCI Speakers

NCI’s cancer research experts are participating in sessions throughout Virtual Annual Meeting II. Be sure to check out the full list of conference abstracts for details and additional sessions. All session times are U.S. EDT.

Today’s Oral Presentations: