AACR 2024

At this years AACR Conference in San Diego, the undergraduate students were able to present their research and learn from all that AACR has to offer! Read about their experience below!

Thomas: I had the opportunity to attend metastasis and therapy resistance-related lectures by established scientists that broadened my perspective of my ongoing projects in the Rosner Lab. I also met breast cancer and colorectal cancer survivors leading nationally recognized patient advocacy groups. Their perspectives taught me about the importance of science advocacy and the role scientists can play to disseminate scientific findings and connect with different stakeholders in the cancer community. 

Kent: This year was my first time attending the AACR Anual Meeting, so I was very thankful for the opportunity to present my poster and discussing my research with others. I was especially inspired after attending Dr. John Dr. Carpten’s talk, a co-author on my poster and member of the National Academy of Medicine. Hearing his new findings in cancer disparities, by utilizing cutting-edge spatial transcriptomics techniques, makes me so excited to continue my work.

Emily: I loved speaking with patient advocates about their perspectives on how we can ensure that findings from cancer research are equitably distributed and well-communicated. It was also particularly inspiring to have the chance to hear from individuals in the Women in Cancer Research subgroup about their unique experiences navigating male-dominated environments. 

Karen: I gained a lot from participating in the undergraduate poster competition, where I had the chance to speak to judges with diverse areas of expertise, and develop my ability to explain my research clearly and engagingly to others. It was very rewarding to receive an honorable mention in the competition! One memorable project I saw was conducted by a surgical resident at MSK, who researched how to potentiate a mismatch repair-proficient subset of colorectal cancer patients to respond to immunotherapy.