AACR 2026 Conference Highlights Integration of Cancer Research and Patient Impact
The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting is taking place in San Diego, focusing on the integration of scientific research and its tangible benefits for cancer patients. The conference, organized by program chairs Paul S. Mischel, MD, and Alice T. Shaw, MD, PhD, emphasizes the importance of partnerships in cancer research, from fundamental discovery to patient application. Key themes include precision medicine, global collaboration, and the transformative role of artificial intelligence (AI) in cancer research. The meeting aims to showcase the latest advancements in cancer biology, including the use of AI in diagnostics and therapeutics, and the development of new treatment modalities such as molecular glues and degraders. 
