Supporting Undergraduate Investigators at the AACR Annual Meeting 2024

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This article discusses the 19th Annual Undergraduate Student Caucus and Poster Competition at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting 2024, which provides undergraduate students with the opportunity to present their research findings. The event includes presentations from esteemed cancer researchers, professional development discussions, and a poster competition. The winners of this year's competition highlighted research on novel cancer treatments and genetic factors contributing to survival outcomes in patients with acute myeloid leukemia. The event aims to support researchers at the early stages of their careers and promote the next era of pioneering cancer research.

Presenting your research at a large international conference is a thrilling—and often nerve-wracking—rite of passage for many scientists. This year, dozens of undergraduate students had the opportunity to experience this excitement as they participated in the 19th Annual Undergraduate Student Caucus and Poster Competition at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting 2024.

For almost two decades, this event has underscored AACR’s commitment to supporting researchers at the earliest stages of their careers and advancing the next era of pioneering cancer research.

The young participants in this year’s event heard from esteemed cancer researchers, participated in professional development discussions, and had the opportunity to present their research findings in a competitive poster session.

Keep scrolling for some glimpses into the excitement and energy of this year’s event.