Eligibility and Registration Process for Patient Advocates

Registration Approval Process
Applicants must receive approval from AACR staff before registering for the meeting or conference. Once approved, applicants will be sent an email with instructions on how to complete their registration.

Eligibility Criteria for Reduced Patient Advocate Rate
Individuals applying for the reduced patient advocate registration rate must demonstrate a commitment to promoting patient interests in cancer research and policy. To qualify, applicants must meet the following criteria:

Affiliation with a Nonprofit Advocacy Organization
  • Be employed by or volunteer at a not-for-profit patient advocacy organization focused on improving the lives of patients with cancer.
  • The organization must:
    • Demonstrate a charitable mission.
    • Engage in patient advocacy activities.
    • Offer programs, activities, or services that directly benefit patients with cancer.
Ineligibility Criteria
  • Applicants with five or more years of laboratory experience.
  • Applicants actively engaged in clinical practice.
  • Current or previous AACR Active, Affiliate (not noted as advocates), or Associate members.
  • Individuals employed by or representing industry.

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Please specify the meeting that you would like to attend.

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* 2. Contact Information

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* 3. Please provide a brief description of your organization (if applicable).

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* 4. Please list any AACR meetings that you have attended in the past.

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* 5. Please provide a detailed description of your current and past cancer-related patient advocacy work.

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* 6. What are your patient advocacy priorities and plans for the future?

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* 7. Will you be sharing what you learn with your community?

All applicants will be notified regarding the status of their request. Approved applicants will be provided information on how to register at the discounted rate. Please note that nonmembers will need to complete a patient advocate verification form for each AACR meeting they wish to attend. Please direct questions to advocacy@aacr.org.

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