American Association for Cancer Research

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American Association for Cancer Research

ORGANIZATION

"AACR was founded in 1907 by a group of eleven physicians and scientists interested in research, 'to further the investigation and spread the knowledge of cancer.' Today, AACR accelerates progress toward the prevention and cure of cancer by promoting research, education, communication, and advocacy."

Official Website:
http://www.aacr.org/

Location:
Philadelphia, PA

Founding Date:
1907

Name Occupation Birth Death Known for

Susan Desmond-Hellmann Doctor 1958 Chancellor of UCSF

Gertrude B. Elion Scientist 23-Jan-1918 21-Feb-1999 Developed medicines for leukemia, herpes, AIDS

Clare M. Hasler Educator c. 1957 Director, Robert Mondavi Institute

Sherry Lansing Business 31-Jul-1944 Former Paramount executive

Arnold J. Levine Biologist 1939 Cancer researcher

John Mendelsohn Biologist 31-Aug-1936 Cancer researcher

Cecil B. Pickett Biologist 5-Oct-1945 Ezetrol, Singulair, and Vioxx

Phillip A. Sharp Biologist 6-Jun-1944 Eukaryotic (split) genes

E. Donnall Thomas Scientist 15-Mar-1920 20-Oct-2012 Bone marrow transplants

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