Special Program for High School Students

The Conquest of Cancer and the Next Generation of Cancer Researchers

Special Program for High School Students will take place during the AACR Annual Meeting 2025 in Chicago, Illinois on Tuesday, April 29, 2025.

The AACR is committed to the education and training of the next generation of cancer researchers and to fostering their careers in cancer research or cancer-related biomedical science.

The Special Program for High School Students promotes interactions between senior cancer scientists and promising students in order to facilitate the contributions of these students to scientific research and inspire them to pursue careers in cancer science and medicine. Thanks to our sponsor, Change Our Future, for supporting this mission.

The session will include:

Lectures from distinguished scientists as well as a moving talk from a survivor battling cancer;
Information on internships and career opportunities; and
A complimentary lunchtime reception which includes student poster presentations, informal networking with cancer scientists, and information about summer internships.
Opportunity for students to present research and win prizes.

If you have any questions about this program, please email scienceeducation@aacr.org.