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AACR Special Conference: Breaking Barriers in the Fight Against Rare Cancers 2026

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📅 18 July 2026 – 21 July 📍 Philadelphia Marriott Downtown, Vancouver, CA ↗ 🏢 American Association for Cancer Research

A targeted, in-person scientific conference focusing on breaking down barriers in rare cancer research, uniting global leaders to discuss advances in pathogenesis, diagnostics, and therapeutics.

Exhibitor mix: Small tabletop exhibition focused on oncology, biotechnology, and rare cancer research products.

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Organizer

American Association for Cancer Research

Nonprofit · Philadelphia, United States · Founded 1907

The first and largest cancer research organization dedicated to accelerating the prevention and cure of cancer.

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Why people attend

Academic researchers and clinicians attend to network with fellow professionals and discover niche tools and therapies for rare cancers, with limited exhibit interaction.

Exhibitor categories

Biotech InstrumentationPharmaceutical CompaniesOncology Diagnostic ToolsScientific PublishersNon-Profit Research Organizations

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Speakers

90 speakers at AACR Special Conference: Breaking Barriers in the Fight Against Rare Cancers

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Greg M. Delgoffe, PhD

Assistant Professor, Department of Immunology · University of Pittsburgh

"Metabolic Reprogramming Using Oncolytic Viruses to Improve Immunotherapy"

Bio

The last several years have brought considerable progress to the field of immunotherapy...

immunotherapyoncolytic virusestumor microenvironment

Also speaking at Advances in Malignant Lymphoma: From Discovery to Clinical Impact, AACR Drug Discovery and Development (AACR D3) 2026

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Francesco Caiazza

CytomX Therapeutics

"Building Your Effective Mentorship Team: Essential Strategies at Every Stage in Your Career"

mentorshipcareer developmentcancer research

Also speaking at Advances in Malignant Lymphoma: From Discovery to Clinical Impact, AACR Drug Discovery and Development (AACR D3) 2026

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Dineo Khabele

Washington University School of Medicine

"Building Your Effective Mentorship Team: Essential Strategies at Every Stage in Your Career"

mentorshipcareer developmentcancer research

Also speaking at Advances in Malignant Lymphoma: From Discovery to Clinical Impact, AACR Drug Discovery and Development (AACR D3) 2026

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Ruben A. Mesa

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Comp. Cancer Center

"Building Your Effective Mentorship Team: Essential Strategies at Every Stage in Your Career"

mentorshipcareer developmentcancer research

Also speaking at Advances in Malignant Lymphoma: From Discovery to Clinical Impact, AACR Drug Discovery and Development (AACR D3) 2026

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Kathleen W. Scotto

Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey

"Building Your Effective Mentorship Team: Essential Strategies at Every Stage in Your Career"

mentorshipcareer developmentcancer research

Also speaking at Advances in Malignant Lymphoma: From Discovery to Clinical Impact, AACR Drug Discovery and Development (AACR D3) 2026

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Rick A. Kittles

Morehouse School of Medicine

"Building Your Effective Mentorship Team: Essential Strategies at Every Stage in Your Career"

mentorshipcareer developmentcancer research

Also speaking at Advances in Malignant Lymphoma: From Discovery to Clinical Impact, AACR Drug Discovery and Development (AACR D3) 2026

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Victoria M. Richon

Entact Bio, Inc.

"Building Your Effective Mentorship Team: Essential Strategies at Every Stage in Your Career"

mentorshipcareer developmentcancer research

Also speaking at Advances in Malignant Lymphoma: From Discovery to Clinical Impact, AACR Drug Discovery and Development (AACR D3) 2026

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Brian M. Rivers

Chair, Science Education and Career Advancement Committee · Morehouse School of Medicine

"Grant Writing Workshop: Tips For Success from Experienced Scientists"

science educationcareer advancement

Also speaking at Advances in Malignant Lymphoma: From Discovery to Clinical Impact, AACR Drug Discovery and Development (AACR D3) 2026

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Mariana C. Stern

USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center

"Grant Writing Workshop: Tips For Success from Experienced Scientists"

grant writingresearch fundingscientific career

Also speaking at Advances in Malignant Lymphoma: From Discovery to Clinical Impact, AACR Drug Discovery and Development (AACR D3) 2026

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Tiffany A. Wallace

NCI-Center to Reduce Cancer Health Disparities

"Grant Writing Workshop: Tips For Success from Experienced Scientists"

grant writingNIH fundingresearch grants

Also speaking at Advances in Malignant Lymphoma: From Discovery to Clinical Impact, AACR Drug Discovery and Development (AACR D3) 2026

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Mathias Seviiri

QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute

"Grant Writing Workshop: Tips For Success from Experienced Scientists"

grant writingresearch fundingscientific career

Also speaking at Advances in Malignant Lymphoma: From Discovery to Clinical Impact

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Oliver Bogler

NCI-Center for Cancer Training

"Grant Writing Workshop: Tips For Success from Experienced Scientists"

grant writingresearch fundingscientific career

Also speaking at AACR Drug Discovery and Development (AACR D3) 2026

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Lorenzo de la Rica

Cancer Research UK

"Grant Writing Workshop: Tips For Success from Experienced Scientists"

European research fundinggrant opportunities

Also speaking at Advances in Malignant Lymphoma: From Discovery to Clinical Impact, AACR Drug Discovery and Development (AACR D3) 2026

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"Grant Writing Workshop: Tips For Success from Experienced Scientists"

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Also speaking at AACR Drug Discovery and Development (AACR D3) 2026

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Laura Fejerman

UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center

"Grant Writing Workshop: Tips For Success from Experienced Scientists"

grant reviewsummary statements

Also speaking at 24th Annual Visión y Compromiso Conference, AACR Drug Discovery and Development (AACR D3) 2026

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Shamala Srinivas

National Cancer Institute, Division of Extramural Activities

"Grant Writing Workshop: Tips For Success from Experienced Scientists"

grant reviewfunding

Also speaking at Advances in Malignant Lymphoma: From Discovery to Clinical Impact, AACR Drug Discovery and Development (AACR D3) 2026

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Frequently asked questions

When is AACR Special Conference: Breaking Barriers in the Fight Against Rare Cancers?+
AACR Special Conference: Breaking Barriers in the Fight Against Rare Cancers takes place on 18 July 2026 to 21 July 2026.
Where is AACR Special Conference: Breaking Barriers in the Fight Against Rare Cancers held?+
AACR Special Conference: Breaking Barriers in the Fight Against Rare Cancers is held at Philadelphia Marriott Downtown, Vancouver, CA.
Who organises AACR Special Conference: Breaking Barriers in the Fight Against Rare Cancers?+
AACR Special Conference: Breaking Barriers in the Fight Against Rare Cancers is organised by American Association for Cancer Research.

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