RELEASE OF THE AACR CANCER PROGRESS REPORT 2025
unifying cancer science and medicine: a continuum of innovation for impact
September 17, 2025 | 12-1:30 p.m. ET
National Press Club
529 14th St. NW, 13th Floor
Washington, D.C., 20045
(Livestream available for remote viewing)
The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) proudly unveiled the 15th edition of the AACR Cancer Progress Report, a powerful testament to how sustained investment in cancer research saves lives. This report highlights the groundbreaking advances of the past year and celebrates 15 years of transformative progress, driven by innovation, collaboration, and unwavering commitment.
Program
Welcome
Margaret Foti, PhD, MD (hc), AACR Chief Executive Officer, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Keynote Address
Lillian L. Siu, MD, FAACR, AACR President 2025-2026, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
Patient Advocates
Michelle Anderson-Benjamin, New York, New York
John C. (Jack) Moorman, Dyer, Indiana
Richard and Michelle Schlueter, Brookhaven, Georgia
Remarks from a Member of the AACR Cancer Progress Report Steering Committee
Sandra S. McAllister, PhD, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
