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New AACR President-Elect and Board Members Announced

The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) has announced that Robert H. Vonderheide, MD, DPhil, has been named the 2026–2027 AACR President-elect. Dr. Vonderheide is an renowned cancer immuno...

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    Robert H. Vonderheide elected as AACR President-elect for 2026–

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    He is the Director of the Abramson Cancer Center at UPenn.

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    Recognized for advancements in cancer immunotherapy.

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    Developed novel treatments including CD40 antibodies.

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    He emphasizes policy advocacy and research funding.

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    Elected to the National Academy of Medicine in

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    He aims to harness the AACR’s network for cancer research support.

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New AACR President-Elect and Board Members Announced

  • by The ASCO Post Staff

  • March 18, 2026

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