The AACR Special Conference on Pediatric Cancer kicked off with talks from Charles Mullighan and Nicole Michmerhuizen, who discussed how genomics reveals novel biological insights into pediatric leukemia. Learn more on the #AACRBlog: buff.ly/VRibpBw #AACRpediatric26
Genomics Reveal New Layers of Pediatric Leukemia Biology
At the AACR Special Conference on Pediatric Cancer, Charles Mullighan and Nicole Michmerhuizen spoke about pediatric leukemia research.
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October 1, 2026 at 12:01 AM
The AACR Special Conference on Pediatric Cancer kicked off with talks from Charles Mullighan and Nicole Michmerhuizen, who discussed how genomics reveals novel biological insights into pediatric leukemia. Learn more on the #AACRBlog: buff.ly/VRibpBw #AACRpediatric26
Early-career investigators Anand Patel, Caroline Diorio, Peng V. Wu, and Katie A. Greenzang shared their latest research in a special #AACRpediatric26 plenary session organized by the AACR Pediatric Cancer Working Group. @pengvwu.bsky.social
September 23, 2026 at 9:27 PM
Early-career investigators Anand Patel, Caroline Diorio, Peng V. Wu, and Katie A. Greenzang shared their latest research in a special #AACRpediatric26 plenary session organized by the AACR Pediatric Cancer Working Group. @pengvwu.bsky.social
Read this Cancer Discovery research article, "CDK8 Inhibition Releases the Muscle Differentiation Block in Fusion-Driven Alveolar Rhabdomyosarcoma," presented by Kimberly Stegmaier at #AACRpediatric26. buff.ly/6Fl9QqH
September 23, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Read this Cancer Discovery research article, "CDK8 Inhibition Releases the Muscle Differentiation Block in Fusion-Driven Alveolar Rhabdomyosarcoma," presented by Kimberly Stegmaier at #AACRpediatric26. buff.ly/6Fl9QqH
Read the Pediatric Oncology article series showcasing Clinical Cancer Research articles recommending screening surveillance of childhood cancer predisposition syndromes in an effort to facilitate early detection and treatment of pediatric cancers. buff.ly/9Qeeea4 #AACRpediatric26
September 24, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Read the Pediatric Oncology article series showcasing Clinical Cancer Research articles recommending screening surveillance of childhood cancer predisposition syndromes in an effort to facilitate early detection and treatment of pediatric cancers. buff.ly/9Qeeea4 #AACRpediatric26
Submit an abstract by July 9 for the AACR Special Conference on Bridging Discovery and Clinical Impact in Pediatric Cancer (September 22-25; Philadelphia), chaired by Olivier Delattre, Annie A. Huang, David M. Langenau, and Suzanne P. MacFarland. Learn more:
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June 9, 2026 at 5:05 PM
Submit an abstract by July 9 for the AACR Special Conference on Bridging Discovery and Clinical Impact in Pediatric Cancer (September 22-25; Philadelphia), chaired by Olivier Delattre, Annie A. Huang, David M. Langenau, and Suzanne P. MacFarland. Learn more:
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David Malkin, Suzanne P. MacFarland, Olivier Delattre, Emily Boja, Mohamed Bakr, and Esther Rheinbay discussed "Tumor Genomics, Predisposition, and Mosaicism" during a plenary session at the AACR Special Conference on Bridging Discovery and Clinical Impact in Pediatric Cancer.
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September 24, 2026 at 8:30 PM
David Malkin, Suzanne P. MacFarland, Olivier Delattre, Emily Boja, Mohamed Bakr, and Esther Rheinbay discussed "Tumor Genomics, Predisposition, and Mosaicism" during a plenary session at the AACR Special Conference on Bridging Discovery and Clinical Impact in Pediatric Cancer.
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Advances in Immunotherapy for Pediatric Cancer:
Crystal Mackall, Terry Fry, Andy Huy-Dat Vu, and Kirsten Moziak addressed this topic in a plenary session at the AACR Special Conference on Bridging Discovery and Clinical Impact in Pediatric Cancer. #AACRpediatric26
Crystal Mackall, Terry Fry, Andy Huy-Dat Vu, and Kirsten Moziak addressed this topic in a plenary session at the AACR Special Conference on Bridging Discovery and Clinical Impact in Pediatric Cancer. #AACRpediatric26
September 24, 2026 at 4:15 PM
Advances in Immunotherapy for Pediatric Cancer:
Crystal Mackall, Terry Fry, Andy Huy-Dat Vu, and Kirsten Moziak addressed this topic in a plenary session at the AACR Special Conference on Bridging Discovery and Clinical Impact in Pediatric Cancer. #AACRpediatric26
Crystal Mackall, Terry Fry, Andy Huy-Dat Vu, and Kirsten Moziak addressed this topic in a plenary session at the AACR Special Conference on Bridging Discovery and Clinical Impact in Pediatric Cancer. #AACRpediatric26
Read this Cancer Discovery research article, "CDK8 Inhibition Induces Mediator Trapping and Impairment of the EWSR1::FLI1 Transcriptional Program in Ewing Sarcoma," by David McFadden as a supplement to #AACRpediatric26. buff.ly/useIazj
September 24, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Read this Cancer Discovery research article, "CDK8 Inhibition Induces Mediator Trapping and Impairment of the EWSR1::FLI1 Transcriptional Program in Ewing Sarcoma," by David McFadden as a supplement to #AACRpediatric26. buff.ly/useIazj
AACR and Kids Beating Cancer announced a new grant at the AACR Special Conference on Pediatric Cancer that will fund researchers who are studying pediatric leukemia. Read more about this new collaboration and the grant on the #AACRBlog: buff.ly/Kp7EVE4 #AACRpediatric26
AACR and Kids Beating Cancer Launch New Grant to Advance Pediatric Leukemia Research
AACR and Kids Beating Cancer launched a new grant to support research aimed at improving outcomes for children with high-risk leukemia.
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September 28, 2026 at 10:01 PM
AACR and Kids Beating Cancer announced a new grant at the AACR Special Conference on Pediatric Cancer that will fund researchers who are studying pediatric leukemia. Read more about this new collaboration and the grant on the #AACRBlog: buff.ly/Kp7EVE4 #AACRpediatric26
The Pediatric Cancer article collection highlights the impactful findings that provide insights into fundamental cancer biology that lead to new therapies for a patient population that faces significant barriers to meaningful progress. buff.ly/h5aqZOf #AACRpediatric26
September 24, 2026 at 9:41 PM
The Pediatric Cancer article collection highlights the impactful findings that provide insights into fundamental cancer biology that lead to new therapies for a patient population that faces significant barriers to meaningful progress. buff.ly/h5aqZOf #AACRpediatric26
Developmental Pathways in Pediatric Cancer:
Mark Hatley, James Amatruda, Kimberly Stegmaier, Isabelle Janoueix-Lerosey, and Rodney Stewart addressed this topic in a plenary session at the AACR Special Conference on Pediatric Cancer.
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Mark Hatley, James Amatruda, Kimberly Stegmaier, Isabelle Janoueix-Lerosey, and Rodney Stewart addressed this topic in a plenary session at the AACR Special Conference on Pediatric Cancer.
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September 23, 2026 at 8:45 PM
Developmental Pathways in Pediatric Cancer:
Mark Hatley, James Amatruda, Kimberly Stegmaier, Isabelle Janoueix-Lerosey, and Rodney Stewart addressed this topic in a plenary session at the AACR Special Conference on Pediatric Cancer.
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Mark Hatley, James Amatruda, Kimberly Stegmaier, Isabelle Janoueix-Lerosey, and Rodney Stewart addressed this topic in a plenary session at the AACR Special Conference on Pediatric Cancer.
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John Maris, Annie A. Huang, Sally George, Xueting Xiong, and Thai Hoa Tran discussed "Emerging Mechanisms and Therapeutic Vulnerabilities" in a plenary at the AACR Conference on Bridging Discovery and Clinical Impact in Pediatric Cancer. #AACRpediatric26
September 23, 2026 at 4:22 PM
John Maris, Annie A. Huang, Sally George, Xueting Xiong, and Thai Hoa Tran discussed "Emerging Mechanisms and Therapeutic Vulnerabilities" in a plenary at the AACR Conference on Bridging Discovery and Clinical Impact in Pediatric Cancer. #AACRpediatric26
Register by August 11 to get the lowest rates for the AACR Special Conference on Pediatric Cancer (September 22-25; Philadelphia), chaired by Olivier Delattre, Annie A. Huang, David M. Langenau, and Suzanne P. MacFarland. Learn more:
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July 13, 2026 at 5:05 PM
Register by August 11 to get the lowest rates for the AACR Special Conference on Pediatric Cancer (September 22-25; Philadelphia), chaired by Olivier Delattre, Annie A. Huang, David M. Langenau, and Suzanne P. MacFarland. Learn more:
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Submit an abstract by July 9 for the AACR Special Conference on Bridging Discovery and Clinical Impact in Pediatric Cancer (September 22-25; Philadelphia), chaired by Olivier Delattre, Annie A. Huang, David M. Langenau, and Suzanne P. MacFarland. Learn more:
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May 21, 2026 at 6:02 PM
Submit an abstract by July 9 for the AACR Special Conference on Bridging Discovery and Clinical Impact in Pediatric Cancer (September 22-25; Philadelphia), chaired by Olivier Delattre, Annie A. Huang, David M. Langenau, and Suzanne P. MacFarland. Learn more:
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Toward a Cure of Acute Leukemia through the Lens of Genomics: Charles Mullighan addressed this topic in a keynote lecture to open the AACR Special Conference on Bridging Discovery and Clinical Impact in Pediatric Cancer. #AACRpediatric26 @cmullighan.bsky.social
September 22, 2026 at 9:58 PM
Toward a Cure of Acute Leukemia through the Lens of Genomics: Charles Mullighan addressed this topic in a keynote lecture to open the AACR Special Conference on Bridging Discovery and Clinical Impact in Pediatric Cancer. #AACRpediatric26 @cmullighan.bsky.social
Alejandro Gutierrez, Miguel N. Rivera, Olivier Ayrault, Annalena F. Renner, and Troy A. McEachron discussed "Cancer Cell Biology, Organelle Function, and Metabolism" in an #AACRpediatric26 plenary session moderated by Olivier Delattre.
September 25, 2026 at 2:04 PM
Alejandro Gutierrez, Miguel N. Rivera, Olivier Ayrault, Annalena F. Renner, and Troy A. McEachron discussed "Cancer Cell Biology, Organelle Function, and Metabolism" in an #AACRpediatric26 plenary session moderated by Olivier Delattre.
Register by August 11 to get the lowest rates for the AACR Special Conference on Pediatric Cancer (September 22-25; Philadelphia), chaired by Olivier Delattre, Annie A. Huang, David M. Langenau, and Suzanne P. MacFarland. Learn more:
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July 21, 2026 at 3:15 PM
Register by August 11 to get the lowest rates for the AACR Special Conference on Pediatric Cancer (September 22-25; Philadelphia), chaired by Olivier Delattre, Annie A. Huang, David M. Langenau, and Suzanne P. MacFarland. Learn more:
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#AACRpediatric26
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Submit an abstract by July 9 for the AACR Special Conference on Bridging Discovery and Clinical Impact in Pediatric Cancer (September 22-25; Philadelphia), chaired by Olivier Delattre, Annie A. Huang, David M. Langenau, and Suzanne P. MacFarland. Learn more:
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June 30, 2026 at 4:15 PM
Submit an abstract by July 9 for the AACR Special Conference on Bridging Discovery and Clinical Impact in Pediatric Cancer (September 22-25; Philadelphia), chaired by Olivier Delattre, Annie A. Huang, David M. Langenau, and Suzanne P. MacFarland. Learn more:
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#AACRpediatric26 cochairs David M. Langenau, Suzanne P. MacFarland, Olivier Delattre, and Annie A. Huang adjourned the AACR Conference on Bridging Discovery and Clinical Impact in Pediatric Cancer. We thank the cochairs, invited speakers, and abstract presenters for their contributions.
September 25, 2026 at 4:30 PM
#AACRpediatric26 cochairs David M. Langenau, Suzanne P. MacFarland, Olivier Delattre, and Annie A. Huang adjourned the AACR Conference on Bridging Discovery and Clinical Impact in Pediatric Cancer. We thank the cochairs, invited speakers, and abstract presenters for their contributions.
Transformative Technologies for Clinical Care:
Brian Compton, Jill Rubinstein, Laura A. T. Kagami, Liya Xu, and Allegra G. Hawkins addressed this topic in a plenary to close out the AACR Conference on Bridging Discovery and Clinical Impact in Pediatric Cancer.
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Brian Compton, Jill Rubinstein, Laura A. T. Kagami, Liya Xu, and Allegra G. Hawkins addressed this topic in a plenary to close out the AACR Conference on Bridging Discovery and Clinical Impact in Pediatric Cancer.
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September 25, 2026 at 4:46 PM
Transformative Technologies for Clinical Care:
Brian Compton, Jill Rubinstein, Laura A. T. Kagami, Liya Xu, and Allegra G. Hawkins addressed this topic in a plenary to close out the AACR Conference on Bridging Discovery and Clinical Impact in Pediatric Cancer.
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Brian Compton, Jill Rubinstein, Laura A. T. Kagami, Liya Xu, and Allegra G. Hawkins addressed this topic in a plenary to close out the AACR Conference on Bridging Discovery and Clinical Impact in Pediatric Cancer.
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Accelerating Breakthroughs Together:
Joe McDonough, Adam Levy, Kerri Nottage, and Devona Williams explored industry perspectives on collaboration in the pediatric cancer space during a panel discussion at the AACR Conference on Pediatric Cancer. #AACRpediatric26
Joe McDonough, Adam Levy, Kerri Nottage, and Devona Williams explored industry perspectives on collaboration in the pediatric cancer space during a panel discussion at the AACR Conference on Pediatric Cancer. #AACRpediatric26
September 24, 2026 at 9:46 PM
Accelerating Breakthroughs Together:
Joe McDonough, Adam Levy, Kerri Nottage, and Devona Williams explored industry perspectives on collaboration in the pediatric cancer space during a panel discussion at the AACR Conference on Pediatric Cancer. #AACRpediatric26
Joe McDonough, Adam Levy, Kerri Nottage, and Devona Williams explored industry perspectives on collaboration in the pediatric cancer space during a panel discussion at the AACR Conference on Pediatric Cancer. #AACRpediatric26
Cell States, Plasticity, and Metastatic Progression: David M. Langenau, Jovanna Pavisic, Poul Sorensen, Adam J. Wolpaw, and Noha Shendy addressed this topic in a plenary session at the AACR Special Conference on Pediatric Cancer. #AACRpediatric26
September 23, 2026 at 2:39 PM
Cell States, Plasticity, and Metastatic Progression: David M. Langenau, Jovanna Pavisic, Poul Sorensen, Adam J. Wolpaw, and Noha Shendy addressed this topic in a plenary session at the AACR Special Conference on Pediatric Cancer. #AACRpediatric26
The AACR Special Conference on Bridging Discovery and Clinical Impact in Pediatric Cancer opens this evening in Philadelphia with a keynote lecture by Charles Mullighan.
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September 22, 2026 at 6:27 PM
The AACR Special Conference on Bridging Discovery and Clinical Impact in Pediatric Cancer opens this evening in Philadelphia with a keynote lecture by Charles Mullighan.
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Avital Lev, PhD, Senior Editor for Cancer Discovery, is attending #AACRpediatric26 and would love to hear about your research. Connect with her to discuss publishing opportunities in the Journals.
September 22, 2026 at 9:10 PM
Avital Lev, PhD, Senior Editor for Cancer Discovery, is attending #AACRpediatric26 and would love to hear about your research. Connect with her to discuss publishing opportunities in the Journals.
Read the abstracts from the AACR Special Conference in Cancer Research: Bridging Discovery and Clinical Impact in Pediatric Cancer in this supplement to the September 15 issue of Cancer Research: buff.ly/gEo29uj
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September 23, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Read the abstracts from the AACR Special Conference in Cancer Research: Bridging Discovery and Clinical Impact in Pediatric Cancer in this supplement to the September 15 issue of Cancer Research: buff.ly/gEo29uj
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