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AACR Conference on the Science of Cancer Health Disparities 2026

The 19th AACR Conference on The Science of Cancer Health Disparities brings cancer researchers together to examine health disparities affecting vulnerable communities.

Hilton Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia

Dates
October 18-21, 2026
Venue
Hilton Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia

TL;DR

  • The 19th AACR Conference on The Science of Cancer Health Disparities runs October 18-21, 2026 at the Hilton Atlanta in Atlanta, Georgia.
  • The conference is presented in association with the AACR Minorities in Cancer Research Council and convenes researchers across basic, translational, clinical, and population science.
  • Participants exchange findings on cancer health disparities that disproportionately affect vulnerable communities.

About

This 19th edition conference focuses on advancing understanding of cancer health disparities. Organized in partnership with the AACR Minorities in Cancer Research Council, the conference convenes experts across multiple research disciplines including basic, translational, clinical, population, behavioral, computational, and community-based science to examine challenges and solutions in cancer health equity.

Who you'll find in the room

Cancer Researchers

Basic, translational, and clinical scientists studying cancer mechanisms and treatments.

Population and Behavioral Researchers

Experts examining cancer health disparities at population and community levels.

Academic and Healthcare Professionals

Faculty and clinicians from academic medical centers and healthcare systems focused on cancer health equity.

Featured speakers

5 listed

Iona C. Cheng

Co-Chair · University of California San Francisco

Melissa B. Davis

Co-Chair · Morehouse School of Medicine

Carmen E. Guerra

Co-Chair · Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania

Kimberly Richardson

Co-Chair · Black Cancer Collaborative

Enrique I. Velazquez Villareal

Co-Chair · City of Hope

Venue & travel

Venue

Hilton Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia

Questions people ask

7 answered

The conference runs October 18-21, 2026.

The conference is held at the Hilton Atlanta in Atlanta, Georgia.

Attendees include researchers across basic, translational, clinical, population, behavioral, computational, and community-based research focused on cancer health disparities.

No. AACR meetings are open to both members and nonmembers, though members pay lower registration rates.

Yes. The AACR and meeting supporters provide several award types to support attendee participation.

The organizer does not publish a specific dress code. Most attendees at professional research conferences wear business casual or business attire.

The conference is valuable for researchers and professionals focused on cancer health equity and disparities research. It provides opportunities to exchange findings with peers across multiple research disciplines and connect with leading institutions in the field.

Source: aacr.org/professionals/meetings/general-information-and-faqs

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