Issue #6, July 2009
Table of Contents
-Welcome from the Chairperson -CICR Newsletter Editorial Board -AACR Award for Outstanding Achievement in
Chemistry in Cancer Research -101st Annual Meeting 2010 -Molecular Targets and Cancer Therapeutics Meeting
-Young Chemists Committee -Associate Member Council Applications -Call for Feedback and Suggestions from
Membership -CICR Membership
From the Chairperson
CICR has become an important player at AACR for many reasons. Our membership has increased significantly
in the last two years, and more chemists are making the AACR Annual Meeting their meeting of choice because
of the integration of chemistry and biology into areas such as new molecular targets, proteomics, and underlying
mechanisms for development of cancer. For the 2010 Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C., the CICR Steering
Committee has made a special effort to integrate chemistry throughout the program. This year, our Young
Chemists Committee, co-chaired by Drs. Danzhou Yang and Erin Prestwich, was also asked to provide
input into the Annual Meeting program. We hope that you will plan to attend the 2010 Annual Meeting,
attend the sessions organized by CICR, and present your work. I look forward to seeing many of you in
Washington.
Laurence H. Hurley, D.Sc., Ph.D., Schaeffer Chair, Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Arizona
BIOS Institute
hurley@pharmacy.arizona.edu
Volunteers Needed for CICR Newsletter Editorial Board
Senior postdoctoral fellows and junior faculty members are sought to serve on the Editorial Board of the CICR Newsletter. The
Newsletter is produced quarterly and contains information on AACR conferences, awards, chemistry news, job openings, and
other happenings in the world of chemistry in cancer research. Serving on the Board offers a great opportunity to become more
involved in the Working Group, make professional contacts, and stay aware of new developments in the field.
If interested, please send your most recent CV and a brief statement as to why you wish to serve on the Editorial Board to
cicr@aacr.org.
AACR Award for Outstanding Achievement in Chemistry in Cancer Research
Dr. F. Peter Guengerich from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine received the 2009 AACR
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Award for Outstanding Achievement in Chemistry in Cancer Research at the 100 Annual Meeting.
Dr. Guengerich was honored for his seminal studies on the role of individual human cytochrome P450
in the metabolic activation of carcinogens to intermediates that mutate genes, which stand as a
landmark in research on mechanisms and prevention of cancer.
To view the webcast of Dr. Guengerich’s Award Lecture, click here.
The nomination deadline for 2010 AACR Award for Outstanding Achievement in Chemistry in
Cancer Research is Thursday, October 15, 2009. For nomination instructions, click here.
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AACR 101 Annual Meeting 2010: Save the Date
April 17-21, 2010
Washington, DC
More information may be found on the AACR website at www.aacr.org
Annual Meeting Scientific Achievement Awards: Call for Nominations
Since 1961, the AACR has presented 245 Prizes, Awards, and Lectureships to recognize the scientific achievements of scientists
and physicians who collectively have made significant contributions to the understanding, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of
cancer.
To view all Awards, including nomination criteria, instructions, and past recipients, visit the website at
http://www.aacr.org/home/scientists/scientific-achievement-awards.aspx
AACR-NCI-EORTC Molecular Targets and Cancer Therapeutics Conference
November 15-19, 2009 Boston, MA
Abstract deadline: Thursday, September 10, 2009 This conference will bring together academics, scientists, representatives
from the pharmaceutical industry to discuss innovation in drug development, target selection and the impact of new discoveries in
molecular and cell biology.
For registration and abstract submission information, click here.
Young Chemists Committee
The Young Chemists Committee endeavors to promote career development for young chemists committed to the field of cancer
research. Eleven new Committee members have been recently selected at all different stages of their careers and representing
diverse backgrounds and areas of research. The Committee held a successful mentoring roundtable session at the 100th Annual
Meeting 2009 in Denver, CO, and is looking forward to sponsoring more such events. Senior scientists who are eager to guide
rising young researchers will be invited to participate in future sessions. We also encourage more young chemists to participate in
AACR meetings and we welcome their involvement and suggestions.
Co-Chairperson, Danzhou Yan, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, University of Arizona College of Pharmacy,
yangd@pharmacy.arizona.edu
Co-Chairperson, Erin G. Prestwich, Ph.D., Postdoctoral Associate, Massachusetts Institute of Technology,
prestwic@mit.edu
Applications Open for Associate Member Council
Deadline: September 1, 2009
AACR seeks four early-career scientists to serve for a three-year term on the Associate Member Council (AMC) to advise the
AACR and plan programs to promote professional development for young investigators.
Applicants must be Associate Members of the AACR. An application, letter of recommendation, and CV are required. See the
website for the application, complete eligibility guidelines, and more information: http://www.aacr.org/page17715.aspx
Call for Feedback and Suggestions from Membership
The CICR Steering Committee invites the CICR Membership to play a more integral role in the planning of programs. In keeping
with this objective, please send any feedback or suggestions to cicr@aacr.org so we may better serve you.
CICR Membership
AACR will automatically renew your membership in the CICR Working Group unless you inform AACR that you no longer wish to
be a member.
Please encourage your colleagues to join! Questions about CICR membership may be sent to cicr@aacr.org.
Please visit the CICR website. To be removed from this list please e-mail lauren.medvetz@aacr.org. Click here if you forgot your
account ID and password for eServices.