# AACR Special Conference on the Evolving Landscape of Cancer Modeling

> **NIH NIH R13** · AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR CANCER RESEARCH · 2020 · $5,000

## Abstract

PROJECT SUMMARY
The proposed conference, entitled “The Evolving Landscape of Cancer Modeling,” will be
held March 2-5, 2020 in San Diego, California. This will be the seventh in an AACR series
focused specifically on advances in cancer modeling research. Cancer research relies on model
systems, from cell lines to humanized animals, to recapitulate tumor biology. While non-human
models have limitations, they are crucial tools for studying the molecular and cellular
characteristics of cancer, and for aiding in the development and approval of new anti-cancer
treatments. Additionally, advances in technology have enabled scientists to create model
systems that faithfully mimic human tumor microenvironments. With the aim of advancing our
understanding of cancer biology, prevention and treatment, and drug response and resistance,
the proposed conference will bring together research scientists, clinicians, and industry
professionals to discuss the latest findings at all levels of cancer modeling research. To this
end, the AACR is seeking support to expand the conference and to recruit outstanding young
investigators through additional travel awards. Attendance by this “next generation” of cancer
scientists and caregivers will help better disseminate the rapidly growing collection of research
innovations as well as to ignite powerful collaborations. The program has been carefully
designed to feature thought-provoking sessions on the following: lineage plasticity, stem cells
and developmental pathways; modeling the immune response and the tumor microenvironment;
modeling drug sensitivity and adaptive response; modeling tumor evolution; translating models
to the clinic; systems approaches to interrogating data from models; and model fidelity and the
future of modeling. Collaboration and networking will be encouraged by incorporating multiple
opportunities for thoughtful discussion and meaningful interaction between participants.

## Key facts

- **NIH application ID:** 9994448
- **Project number:** 1R13CA250298-01
- **Recipient organization:** AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR CANCER RESEARCH
- **Principal Investigator:** Margaret Foti
- **Activity code:** R13 (R01, R21, SBIR, etc.)
- **Funding institute:** NIH
- **Fiscal year:** 2020
- **Award amount:** $5,000
- **Award type:** 1
- **Project period:** 2020-03-02 → 2021-02-28

## Primary source

NIH RePORTER: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/9994448

## Citation

> US National Institutes of Health, RePORTER application 9994448, AACR Special Conference on the Evolving Landscape of Cancer Modeling (1R13CA250298-01). Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-05-23 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nih/9994448. Licensed CC0.

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