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At the 2026 AACR Annual Meeting, the Cancer Research Institute (CRI) and the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) honored Kenneth M. Murphy, MD, PhD, with the AACR–CRI Lloyd J. Old Award […] The post Drs. Ken Murphy and Crystal Mackell on the ‘Long Game’ Behind Cancer Breakthroughs appeared first on Cancer Research Institute .

How integration across biology, technology, and policy is shaping the future of cancer research The 2026 American Association of Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting took place in San Diego from April 17-22 […] The post AACR 2026: Why Cancer Breakthroughs No Longer Stand Alone appeared first on Cancer Research Institute .

April is Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month — a time to spotlight a disease that remains understudied, yet deeply in need of better tools for detection, monitoring, and treatment. Valsamo (Elsa) Anagnostou, MD, […] The post How this CRI CLIP Investigator Tracks Cancer in Real Time appeared first on Cancer Research Institute .

At the 2026 American Association of Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting, a clear message emerged from National Cancer Institute (NCI) Director Anthony Letai, MD, PhD: cancer research is delivering real progress, but […] The post From Progress to Possibility: A New Chapter in Cancer Research appeared first on Cancer Research Institute .

If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with cancer, you’ve likely heard the term “clinical trial”. But what does it really mean — and could it be an option for […] The post Cancer Clinical Trials: What Patients Should Know appeared first on Cancer Research Institute .

At Lumanity’s Cancer Progress 2026, the goal wasn’t just to showcase innovation — it was to pressure-test it. Held on April 9th at the New York Genome Center, the one-day meeting brought […] The post Noodling the Impact of AI on the Immunotherapy Landscape at Cancer Progress 2026 appeared first on Cancer Research Institute .

Colorectal cancer (including colon cancer and rectal cancer) is the second leading cause of cancer-related death in the United States, and is now the leading cause of cancer death among adults under […] The post Decoding the Tumor: Inside the AI-Driven Hunt for Colorectal Cancer Immunotherapy appeared first on Cancer Research Institute .

Women have long played a transformative role in science — often challenging convention, expanding knowledge, and opening new paths for discovery. During Women’s History Month, the Cancer Research Institute (CRI) honors the […] The post Disrupting the Status Quo: How Women are Carrying the Future of Immunotherapy Forward appeared first on Cancer Research Institute .

Each year, a community gathers with a shared purpose: to honor a life lost too soon and to fuel the research that could help save others. This February, friends and supporters once […] The post A Lifesaving Legacy and Enduring Commitment to Research: The Landesman Family appeared first on Cancer Research Institute .

A kidney cancer diagnosis can bring uncertainty, fear, and a lot of questions. If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with kidney cancer, know that there are options and resources […] The post Kidney Cancer and Immunotherapy: What Patients Should Know appeared first on Cancer Research Institute .

At February’s IO360° Summit in Boston, hundreds of researchers, clinicians, patient advocates, and biotech leaders gathered to share the latest advances in cancer immunotherapy — treatments that harness the body’s own immune […] The post Key Insights from IO360°: A Transformative Decade in Cancer Immunotherapy appeared first on Cancer Research Institute .

If you’re under 50, colorectal cancer probably isn’t on your radar. It should be. Once considered a disease of older age, colorectal cancer is rising at an alarming rate in younger adults. […] The post Colorectal Cancer Rates Are Skyrocketing in Young Adults — Is Your Lifestyle Putting You at Risk? appeared first on Cancer Research Institute .

The American Cancer Society’s Cancer Statistics 2026 report tells a remarkable story of scientific breakthroughs – particularly in immunotherapy and targeted treatments – that are extending lives once thought impossible to save. […] The post Cancer in 2026: How Immunotherapy Is Reshaping the Odds appeared first on Cancer Research Institute .

Due to her Lynch syndrome, Adrienne Skinner was vigilant about routine cancer screenings. Lynch syndrome significantly increases the risk of developing certain cancers, often at a younger age than expected. Still, nothing […] The post A Rare Cancer and the Clinical Trial That Saved Her Life appeared first on Cancer Research Institute .