American Association for Cancer Research

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American Association for Cancer Research

Formation	May 7, 1907; 117 years ago (1907-05-07)
Headquarters	615 Chestnut St., 17th Floor Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19106-4404
Membership	More than 58,000
Official language	English
Staff	More than 230
Website	www.aacr.org

The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) is the world's oldest and largest professional association related to cancer research. Based in Philadelphia, the AACR focuses on all aspects of cancer research, including basic, clinical, and translational research into the etiology, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer. Founded in 1907 by 11 physicians and scientists, the organization now has more than 58,000 members in 142 countries and territories. The mission of the AACR is to prevent and cure cancer through research, education, communication, collaboration, science policy and advocacy, and funding for cancer research.