Minorities in Cancer Research

Minorities in Cancer Research (MICR) is a membership group within the AACR committed to preventing and curing cancer while meeting the professional needs and advancing the careers of minority scientists.

To facilitate its mission, MICR meets the needs of minority scientists by:

increasing the number, participation, visibility, and recognition of minority scientists in cancer research;

developing programs that address the professional needs of minority scientists in cancer research;

providing diversity in the field and within the AACR's membership, programs, committees, and leadership;

addressing the disparities in cancer incidence and mortality faced by minorities and the medically underserved;

advocating for relevant,
effective legislation pertaining to science and public policy in
consultation with the Science Policy and Legislative Affairs Committee;
and

assuming other such roles as are deemed necessary or appropriate to MICR's mission.

Council

The
MICR Council acts as an advisory body to the AACR leadership on issues
of concern to minority investigators and is also responsible
for organizing the activities of MICR through its committees. The
council is made up of 13 members who are elected to serve on the council
for three-year terms. The council elects a chairperson and
approximately three new council members annually.

Committees

There
are several opportunities for MICR members to contribute to fulfilling
the mission of MICR through committee service. MICR members are strongly
encouraged to share their knowledge and expertise by volunteering to:

Develop Annual Meeting and special conference activities presented by MICR;

Review award applications and select scholar award recipients;

Identify and encourage
distinguished minority scientists to run for MICR Council positions and
other leadership positions throughout AACR; and

Membership

MICR
consists of nearly 4,000 members interested in exploring ways to
increase the number, participation, visibility, and recognition of
minority scientists in the cancer research field and within AACR. Any
AACR member who supports the mission of MICR is welcome to join.