Highlighting Moffitt Cancer Center’s Breakthrough Research
Inspiring science, fueling progress and revolutionizing care is the focus of this year’s American Association for Cancer Research annual meeting. The global cancer research community — including scientists, clinicians, health care professionals, patients and advocates — is gathering April 5-10 in San Diego to share the latest developments. Meeting organizers report record-breaking attendance and a record number of abstracts submitted.
#AACR24 in one word: WOW! I was honored to speak at today’s Opening Ceremony. You could feel the energy from the audience—an exciting start to what promises to be a fabulous meeting! pic.twitter.com/PoU0Z3buui
— Dr. Kimryn Rathmell (@NCIDirector) April 7, 2024
The meeting kicked off with an inspiring address from National Cancer Institute Director Kimryn Rathmell, MD, PhD. She recalled her time attending the meeting as a postdoctoral fellow and wanted young investigators to know that they are the future of cancer research. “There is a future NCI director in you,” she said. Rathmell also highlighted the biggest discoveries of the year. “I want to mention the effective partnerships with Moffitt Cancer Center and Iovance on the clinical trial that was critical to FDA approval of lifileucel.”
Moffitt Cancer Center faculty, postdocs and students will be presenting innovative science over the next several days. This includes nine major and minor symposia, two education sessions, two late breaking abstracts and 34 posters.
Read more about these cancer research discoveries below.
Read Moffitt’s 2024 AACR Stories
Tackling Ovarian Cancer by Studying It Outside the Body
Moffitt investigators developed 3D tumor models to learn how cancer grows in real time
Study Explores mRNA Vaccine Combo Therapy for Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Investigators study safety and efficacy of mRNA-based cancer vaccine combined with immunotherapy
Identifying Accelerated Biological Age in Young Colorectal Cancer Patients Could Improve Post-Treatment Care
A small pilot study investigated the difference in biological age between younger and older adult colorectal cancer patients
Malnutrition Plays Role in Treatment Response, Study Shows
Lung cancer patients with recent weight loss had worse response to immunotherapy
Can Improving Access to Genetic Testing Help Accelerate Personalized Care?
Collaborative Moffitt initiative hopes to raise interest and awareness of lifesaving resources
Research Explores the Unique Needs of Young Adult Cancer Survivors
Study focuses on adapting intervention designed for older adults to meet the needs of teens and young adults
Shining a Light on Understudied Populations Impacted by Prostate Cancer
Study identifies gene changes that increase prostate cancer mortality rate for Puerto Rican men