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Sen. Susan Collins and patient advocate Jill Feldman are recognized with AACR Distinguished Service Awards

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The American Association for Cancer Research will honor leaders from government and the advocacy community with awards for distinguished service in support of cancer research at the AACR Annual Meeting 2026 to be held April 17-22 in San Diego.

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