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American Association for Cancer Research(AACR)

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  • Established in 1907
  • Non Profit view similiar »
  • Located in Philadelphia County
  • 180 Full-Time Employees
  • Over 20 Million in Annual Revenue

Business Description:

Established in 1907, the American Association for Cancer Research accomplishes its mission of preventing & curing cancer through research, education, training, & scientific communication.
With the financial assistance of corporations & philanthropic sponsors, AACR offers Research Fellowships, Career Development Awards, & other types of research grants to both junior faculty & senior researchers. AACR fosters education about cancer among its members & the wider cancer community, as well as the general public.

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Help Us Make Research Count for Patients!

Posted to Announcement by Mr. Rick Buck of American Association for Cancer Research(AACR) at 3:42 PM

We stand at a defining moment in our ability to conquer cancer, in a new era of research and patient care based on genetics and personalized medicine. This explosion of new knowledge and technological advances offers major improvements in early detection, treatment and prevention, which are saving more lives. However, many challenges remain before our goal to prevent and cure all cancers.

While patients are poised to benefit from a vast understanding of science and medicine, domestic spending cuts could risk further progress. The American Association for Cancer Research is standing strong to ensure cancer research will not be threatened.

Your gift will help the AACR maximize its impact. With your generous support we will continue to accelerate progress that saves lives, bringing benefits of spectacular science and groundbreaking research to patients now and in the future. Please support cancer research by sending your gift today. With your help, together we will defeat cancer.

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AACR CEO Receives Prestigious Research!America Advocacy Award

Posted to Announcement by Ms. Tara Yates of American Association for Cancer Research(AACR) at 5:16 PM

Margaret Foti, Ph.D., M.D. (h.c.), chief executive officer of the American Association for Cancer Research, received Research!America’s 2012 Raymond and Beverly Sackler Award for Sustained National Leadership.

Foti is honored for her national leadership role in science and public policy, and in particular, for her tireless and effective advocacy for federal funding for cancer research and biomedical science during her long tenure as chief executive officer of the AACR.

The award was presented to Foti at the 16th Annual Advocacy Awards, held on Wednesday, March 14, at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium in Washington, D.C.

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IT Job Available (2)

Posted to Job Opportunity by Ms. Danielle Triplett, CMP of American Association for Cancer Research(AACR) at 5:19 PM

The American Association for Cancer Research has a position available in its Information Technology department:
Senior Manager, Infrastructure and Engineering. Job description is attached.

Please forward resume with cover letter indicating salary requirements to:
Human Resources
P.O. Box 40138
Philadelphia, PA 19106
E-mail: humanresources@aacr.org
Fax: (215) 440-1045
EOE

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