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065: Behind the Breakthroughs: How AACR Funds Cancer Research

065: Behind the Breakthroughs: How AACR Funds Cancer Research

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 Behind every breakthrough in cancer science and medicine is a complex ecosystem of funding, peer review, and strategic support that allows innovative investigators to thrive. On this episode of Believe in Progress, we meet two of the key players in that ecosystem at the American Association for Cancer Research® (AACR). Dr. Yixian (John) Zhang is the Vice President of Research and Grants Administration at the AACR. With decades of experience in the nonprofit sector and industry, Dr. Zhang oversees AACR’s grant giving in the most promising science through a rigorous peer review process. He manages a diverse grant portfolio that supports researchers from postdoctoral fellows to independent investigators, balancing high-risk, high-reward research projects with implementation science that makes a difference for patients. Dr. Frédéric Biemar is the Vice President and Head of the Education Division at the AACR. A former assistant professor and researcher in developmental biology, he ensures that the global community of AACR’s more than 61,000 members in 143 countries and territories stays connected and supported throughout each stage of their careers. Dr. Biemar is also pioneering new educational approaches to meet the needs of millennials and Gen Z scientists entering the field. Together, Dr. Zhang and Dr. Biemar represent the fuel and the workforce behind the progress the AACR nurtures. In this episode, they discuss why the cancer mortality rate is dropping, how immunotherapy is transforming treatment, and why we're at a critical juncture where continued investment in research and education will accelerate the pace of breakthroughs in cancer science and medicine. This conversation reveals the infrastructure that makes cancer progress possible and the strategic decisions that shape which research gets funded and how the next generation of scientists gets trained. Featured Guests: Dr. Yixian (John) Zhang - Vice President of Research and Grants Administration, American Association for Cancer Research A strategic leader in cancer research funding, Dr. Zhang discusses the AACR's rigorous peer review process, how the organization balances high-risk innovation with implementation science, and why early career scientists are the "fresh soldiers" we cannot afford to lose as we seek breakthroughs in cancer research. He shares compelling data showing cancer mortality rates dropping and survivor numbers increasing every year. Dr. Frédéric Biemar - Vice President and Head of the Education Division, American Association for Cancer Research Leading educational innovation for a global research community, Dr. Biemar explains how the AACR serves its tens of thousands of members worldwide, why professional development must adapt to new technologies and career paths beyond academia, and how the organization is launching programs from high school summer research to AI training to ensure the next generation has the tools they need to succeed. Key Topics: · AACR's Global Research Community · The State of Progress in Cancer Research · AACR's Grant Portfolio and Peer Review Process · Serving the Global Cancer Research Community · Industry Partnerships and Collaboration · The Workforce Challenge: Keeping Scientists in the Field · AI and the Future of Cancer Research · Educational Innovation at the AACR · The Honest Broker Mission · Looking Ahead to 2026 and Beyond Take Action to Advance Cancer Research: - Donate to the AACR: https://AACR.org/Give - Share this episode: Help amplify the message that strategic funding and education drive breakthroughs - Subscribe to Believe in Progress: Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts - Learn about AACR programs: Explore grants and educational opportunities offered by the AACR at https://AACR.org Production Credits: Host: Mitch Stoller Guests: Dr. Yixian (John) Zhang, Vice President of Research and Grants Administration, AACR; Dr. Frédéric Biemar, Vice President and Head of the Education Division, AACR Executive Producer: Anthony Lopes Executive Producer: Michael Leary Producer: Mitch Stoller Producer: Heather Holland Director: Anthony Lopes Creative Director / Director of Photography: Michael Leary Writer: Anthony Lopes Editor: Michael Leary Believe in Progress is produced by CollegeCast LLC. Check out more episodes: https://AACR.org/BelieveInProgress
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