Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
| (i)Name of supported organization | (ii) EIN | (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions)) | (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? | (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) | (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions) | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .... | 21,205,301 | 22,368,002 | 19,870,413 | 20,718,885 | 16,472,392 | 100,634,993 |
| 2 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf....... | 0 | |||||
| 3 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge.. | 0 | |||||
| 4 | Total. Add lines 1 through 3 | 21,205,301 | 22,368,002 | 19,870,413 | 20,718,885 | 16,472,392 | 100,634,993 |
| 5 | The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f).. | 0 | |||||
| 6 | Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. | 100,634,993 | |||||
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(a) 2010 | (b) 2011 | (c) 2012 | (d) 2013 | (e) 2014 | (f) Total | |
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| 7 | Amounts from line 4.. | 21,205,301 | 22,368,002 | 19,870,413 | 20,718,885 | 16,472,392 | 100,634,993 |
| 8 | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... | 803,265 | 649,431 | 599,738 | 614,032 | 513,229 | 3,179,695 |
| 9 | Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.. | ||||||
| 10 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.).. | 20,214 | 15,795 | 45,871 | 114,919 | 139,870 | 336,669 |
| 11 | Total support Add lines 7 through 10. | 104,151,357 | |||||
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(a) 2010 | (b) 2011 | (c) 2012 | (d) 2013 | (e) 2014 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") . | ||||||
| 2 | Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose...... | ||||||
| 3 | Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513.. | ||||||
| 4 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf... | ||||||
| 5 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge.. | ||||||
| 6 | Total. Add lines 1 through 5. | ||||||
| 7a | Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons... | ||||||
| b | Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year. | ||||||
| c | Add lines 7a and 7b.. | ||||||
| 8 | Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.) | ||||||
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(a) 2010 | (b) 2011 | (c) 2012 | (d) 2013 | (e) 2014 | (f) Total | |
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| 9 | Amounts from line 6... | ||||||
| 10a | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. | ||||||
| b | Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975. | ||||||
| c | Add lines 10a and 10b. | ||||||
| 11 | Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on. | ||||||
| 12 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) .. | ||||||
| 13 | Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.).. | ||||||
| Section A - Adjusted Net Income | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Net short-term capital gain | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Other gross income (see instructions) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Add lines 1 through 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Depreciation and depletion | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Other expenses (see instructions) | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) | 8 | ||||
| Section B - Minimum Asset Amount | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): | 1 | ||||
| a | Average monthly value of securities | 1a | ||||
| b | Average monthly cash balances | 1b | ||||
| c | Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets | 1c | ||||
| d | Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) | 1d | ||||
| e | Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI): | |||||
| 2 | Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Subtract line 2 from line 1d | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 1-1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Multiply line 5 by .035 | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) | 8 | ||||
| Section C - Distributable Amount | Current Year | |||||
| 1 | Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Enter 85% of line 1 | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Income tax imposed in prior year | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Check here if the current year is the organization's first as a non-functionally-integrated Type III supporting organization (see instructions) | |||||
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| 3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations | ||
| 4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets | ||
| 5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required) | ||
| 6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions | ||
| 7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6. | ||
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Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions |
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| 9 Distributable amount for 2014 from Section C, line 6 | ||
| 10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount | ||
| Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) |
(i) Excess Distributions |
(ii) Underdistributions Pre-2014 |
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| c From 2011.......X | ||||
| d From 2012.......X | ||||
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| Part III, Line 4a - Education | EDUCATION PROGRAMS The American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) champions the latest and most authoritative scientific research on cancer prevention and survival through diet, weight and physical activity so that we can help people make informed lifestyle choices to reduce their risk. We want to live in a world where no one develops a preventable cancer. Research: The Work We Fund AICR was the first organization to devote itself to studying the role of diet and other lifestyle factors in lowering cancer risk. The research we have funded has helped transform the once-radical notion that everyday choices can dramatically reduce cancer risk into a universally accepted medical fact. Research is the basis of all programs at AICR. Interpretation: Reports and Continuous Updates In 2007, AICR and its international affiliates in the World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) global network published our Second Expert Report, which built on the conclusions of our 1997 Expert Report. The Second Expert Report laid out a transparent methodology for evaluating the scientific literature which has since been adopted by researchers studying diet and cancer around the globe. Based on a review of data drawn from approximately 7,000 studies, the expert panel issued 10 Recommendations for Cancer Prevention: 1. Be as lean as possible without becoming underweight. 2. Be physically active for at least 30 minutes every day. 3. Avoid sugary drinks. Limit consumption of energy-dense foods (particularly processed foods high in sugar or low in fiber, or high in fat). 4. Eat more of a variety of vegetables, fruits, whole grains and legumes, such as beans. 5. Limit consumption of red meats, such as beef, pork and lamb, and avoid processed meats. 6. If consumed at all, limit alcoholic drinks to 2 for men and 1 for women a day. 7. Limit consumption of salty foods and foods processed with salt (sodium). 8. Don't use supplements to protect against cancer. Special Population Recommendations 9. It's best for mothers to breastfeed exclusively for six months and then add other liquids and foods. 10. After treatment, cancer survivors should follow the recommendations for cancer prevention. And always remember- Do not smoke or chew tobacco. AICR and WCRF subsequently published "Policy and Action for Cancer Prevention," an evidence-based report that places our Recommendations in a health policy context. AICR and the American Public Health Association(APHA) published an executive summary of this policy report. In 2015, the U.S. Dietary Guidelines for Americans' official government advisory committee extensively cited the analyses and conclusions of AICR's reports; as a result, the latest U.S. Dietary Guidelines are closely in line with AICR Recommendations. Ongoing Review of the Evidence The study of lifestyle's role in cancer is growing faster than ever. As the US member in a global network of cancer charities, we work in partnership to conduct an ongoing analysis of scientific research into the links between diet, physical activity, weight and cancer. This is called the World Cancer Research Fund International Continuous Update Project (CUP). The process of updating the CUP on a rolling basis is well underway, adding systematic literature reviews of new evidence, cancer site by cancer site. As of the end of FY15, we have published CUP Reports covering: " Breast Cancer: 2010 " Colorectal Cancer: 2011 " Pancreatic Cancer: 2012 " Endometrial Cancer: 2013 " Ovarian Cancer: 2014 " Breast Cancer Survivorship: 2014 " Liver Cancer: 2015 " Gallbladder Cancer: 2015 " Kidney Cancer: 2015 CUP Reports on cancers of the prostate, stomach, esophagus, lung, mouth, cervix and skin are scheduled to be published in FY16 and FY17. All of this data will be fed into the process that will lead to updated Recommendations for Cancer Prevention, now scheduled for FY17. Education: AICR's Message AICR's education programs are evidence-based. This evidence comes from both the research we fund and the conclusions drawn in our scientific reports. From their findings we produce educational materials to meet a wide variety of needs, across all stages of the cancer continuum. AICR Newsletter In FY15, AICR distributed almost 2.2 million copies of its newsletter to supporters. Each quarterly issue is filled with practical tips, recipes, profiles of the cutting-edge research made possible by AICR supporters. Each issue is reviewed by an advisory group of clinicians, registered dietitians, recipe developers and cancer researchers. Brochures and Fact Sheets Developed to place the latest cancer research findings in a clear, easy-to-understand format, AICR brochures, leaflets and fact sheets offer many different audiences our empowering message. In FY15, we offered seven brochure series: " Healthy Living for Cancer Prevention (AICR's Recommendations and Guidelines) " The New American Plate (A visual approach to meal-making for lower cancer risk) " Facts on Preventing Cancer (Answers to common questions) " Stopping Cancer (Information on preventing specific cancers) " Cancer Survivor Series (Evidence-based advice for patients, survivors and caregivers) " Healthy Eating Anytime (Tips to prevent obesity, a major cancer cause) " Simple Steps for Physical Activity (Practical advice for moving more) " Also: Materiales en Espanol (Brochures for Spanish speakers) Individuals order single free copies or download them from the AICR website; health professionals and medical centers (hospitals, cancer clinics etc.) make bulk purchases at significant discounts. AICR also distributes brochures at conferences, events and health fairs. In FY15, AICR distributed over 103,000 brochures. Health Aids AICR produces health aids - including recipe cards, charts, tearsheets, magnets and more - to turn lowering cancer risk into a "hands-on" experience. Individuals order single free copies; health professionals and medical centers (hospitals, cancer clinics etc.) make bulk purchases at significant discounts. AICR also distributes health aids at conferences, events and health fairs. In FY15, AICR distributed almost 20,000 health aids. Science Now Newsletter For supporters and health professionals looking for deeper understanding of AICR's cancer research, the quarterly Science Now newsletter examines the study of diet, physical activity and weight in cancer prevention, treatment and survivorship. In FY15, nearly 70,000 copies of Science Now were distributed to supporters. AICR on the Web AICR's website (www.aicr.org) offers continually updated information on AICR research; healthy, cancer-protective recipes and fitness tips; and a host of interactive tools and resources on the science of lowering cancer risk. In FY15, AICR's website received over 1.1 million unique visitors; total page views for FY15 exceeded 3.5 million. The new, streamlined, more interactive mini-site CANcer PREVENTion, (prevent50.com) launched at the beginning of FY15 as part of a new public awareness campaign. (See CAN PREVENT Campaign, below). A section on "AICR's Impact" outlines results from independently conducted scientific studies that are now putting AICR's Recommendations For Cancer Prevention to the test. These studies consistently demonstrate that following AICR Recommendations protect against cancer, reduce all-cause mortality and - for cancer survivors - improve quality of life. Free E-publications AICR has developed a library of e-publications that deliver the latest information on lowering cancer risk straight to subscriber's inboxes. Our e-publications are reviewed by cancer researchers, clinicians, dietitians, and AICR staff. eNews is a monthly e-newsletter emphasizing the "take-home" message: How can I start living for lower cancer risk today? As of September 2015, over 655,000 people subscribed to eNews. Health-e-Recipe is for those looking for ways to bring the research home with quick, easy and delicious cancer-protective meals. All weekly recipes come from AICR's Test Kitchen and follow AICR's guidelines. As of September 2015, Health-e-Recipe had over 83,000 subscribers. Those looking to dig deeper into the research can do so by subscribing to Cancer Research Update. At the close of FY15 this biweekly digest of breaking news and current research in the fight against cancer reached over 52,000 readers interested in the science of cancer risk, as well as health professionals looking to stay current. This is more than double the number of subscribers than the previous year. Health at Work is a quarterly e-publication that adapts AICR's cancer prevention message to the workplace. By the close of FY15, nearly 13,000 human resource managers and wellness professionals received AICR's Health at Work. |
| Part III, Line 4a - Education (Continued) | AICR Multimedia The AICR blog (www.aicrblog.org), speaks to supporters; cancer patients, survivors and caregivers; health professionals; the media and the general public. The AICR blog is a means by which AICR engages in an ongoing discussion about the research, separating cancer myths from cancer facts. It is where we share our take on the current news and encourage readers to post comments. In FY15, the AICR blog received over 73,000 unique visitors and nearly 127,000 page views. Facebook and Twitter (@aicrtweets)are important vehicles for AICR to share our message with new and wider audiences. AICR posts frequent updates on research, recipes, media statements, features, campaigns and programs. At the end of FY15, over 3,300 individuals and organizations followed AICR on Twitter, and they frequently share our content with their social media circles; in an average month, 75,000 to 100,000 see our tweets. The AICR Facebook page had nearly 12,000 followers at the close of FY15, a 25% increase over the prior year. In an average month, over 3,300 individuals engage with our Facebook content. CAN PREVENT Awareness Campaign In February 2015, AICR launched a new awareness campaign - CANcer PREVENTion: Together We Can - to show Americans how they can reduce their cancer risk. An animated Public Service Announcement (PSA) directed viewers to visit the campaign's website(prevent50.org) to download a day-by-day planner with activities for lowering risk, and to share the site's interactive content with their social networks. As of September 2015 the PSA aired nearly 31,000 times on 10 national networks (including ESPN, CNN, CNN Airport, Golf, FOX News and Discovery) and over 400 local channels in 90 of the nation's top 100 media markets. Of the 1300 PSAs on the air in 2015, it was the 30th-most-watched. The estimated media value of this PSA - the amount of money AICR would have otherwise had to spend on advertising to reach the number of Americans this PSA reached -- is over $4 million. The campaign generated press coverage by the Associated Press, HealthDay, MSN.com, WebMD and many more national and local outlets. Over 100,000 unique visitors came to the campaign's website between February and September 2015. New American Plate Challenge Awareness is not enough. AICR's evidence-based materials help people learn about what they can do to protect themselves from cancer, but we also need to supply them with tools that support the kind of real, lasting behavior change that leads to lower risk. The New American Plate Challenge is one such tool: a free, web-based program for the public, consisting of a series of weekly emails and reminders that issue specific goal-oriented challenges related to AICR's Recommendations. Participants track their diet, activity and weight loss with online metrics and participate in discussion forums to share their successes. An average of 2,000 people sign up for this innovative program each time it is offered, and the NAPC webpages (www.napchallenged.org) have received over 300,000 visits. CancerResource Program AICR offers a free kit of advice for newly diagnosed cancer patients and their loved ones. Developed with a team of physicians, nurses, dietitians, psychologists and cancer patients, CancerResource lays out information patients need, including Questions to Ask Your Doctor, Treatment Options, Where to Find Help, Nutrition During Treatment, and much more. Four prepared CancerResource packets are available, for cancers of the breast, lung, prostate and colon, but AICR staff can also create customized packets for any cancer. Requests for each packet are filled immediately, to get this vital information to those who need it as quickly as possible. Food for the Fight DVD To provide cancer patients, survivors and caregivers with comprehensive yet easy-to-use information, AICR partnered with New York Presbyterian Hospital to produce this 2-part, 57-minute DVD. Hundreds of hospitals and cancer centers now play AICR's Food for the Fight DVD in their treatment rooms, while others give it to patients so they can watch it at home at their leisure, and share its vital information with their loved ones. AICR Health Professionals Program To help get AICR's message into the hands of those who need it, we offer health professionals(HPs)our materials at a significant discount. With the AICR Health Education catalog, which reached over 50,000 dietitians, nurses, doctors, health educators, and community groups in FY15, HPs can avail themselves of special discounts on bulk purchases. The AICR Health Education Catalog also allows HPs to stay current with the new toolkits, tearsheets, brochures and health aids AICR offers. AICR Health Professional and Educator eCommunity AICR's HPE eCommunity provides an online destination for health professionals, featuring a wealth of interactive tools, webinars, AICR In-Depth background papers, one-sheet Q-and-A's, practical evidence-based advice for patients and clients and special discounts on bulk purchases. In FY15, AICR's eCommunity helped its over 4,500 active members (dietitians, nurses, health educators, physicians, researchers, wellness professionals and others) connect with AICR - and with each other - at hospitals, clinics, cancer centers, universities and Departments of Health. Toll-Free Phone Services Via AICR's toll-free number, 1-800-843-8114, members of the public can order brochures and health aids, request a free CancerResource toolkit for cancer patients, get advice from a registered dietitian (via AICR's "Nutrition Hotline") and much more. AICR Town Hall In May 2015, AICR led a Town Hall meeting by phone, in which callers were invited to ask AICR cancer experts questions about modifying their behavior to reduce cancer risk. Professional Publications AICR reaches out to the medical, scientific and health policy communities with our expert reports, policy report and other media. In FY15, nearly 1,000 individuals at non-profit, private and public health organizations, government agencies and Boards of Health, hospitals and research centers received our CUP Reports and other professional publications. The New American Plate Cookbook To place AICR's message about lowering cancer risk in a comprehensive and handsomely produced format, AICR's New American Plate Cookbook (published by the University of California Press) is available in bookstores. Over 68,000 copies have been sold, and all royalties support AICR cancer research. THE AICR/C-CAP Recipe Contest AICR partners with C-CAP, a program that teaches culinary skills to underserved youth and helps them launch careers in hospitality and the culinary arts. Over 2000 students participate in an annual recipe contest to create and prepare delicious, healthy offerings according to AICR cancer prevention guidelines and win scholarships totaling $10,000. By instilling messages about cancer prevention in a new generation of culinary professionals today, AICR is working to make dining out healthier. Healthy Kids Today, Prevent Cancer Tomorrow AICR also partners with Superkids Nutrition, a provider of reliable nutrition information and tools whose materials are used by over 5,000 schools in 40 states, on an education program aimed at kids, parents and teachers. The AICR Healthy Kids Today mini-site http://www.aicr.org/can-prevent/healthy-kids/ features downloadable toolkits that help instill healthy habits linked to lower cancer risk. Each toolkit features activities, recipes, and a lesson plan for teachers. |
| Part III, Line 4a - Education (Continued) | Seminars, Exhibits and Conferences In FY15, AICR staff attended, presented, networked and distributed materials at various conferences and annual meetings, including: " American Association for Cancer Research " American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation " American Association of Nurse Practitioners " American Society of Clinical Oncology " American Society for Nutrition " American Society of Preventive Oncology " Cardio Metabolic Risk Summit " Country and City Health Officials " Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology " Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo (FNCE) " National Physical Activity Plan Congress " Nutrition Entrepeneurs Dietetic Practice Group " Obesity Society " San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium " Society of Behavioral Medicine " Today's Dietitian Symposium " War on Cancer Conference Media Programs Press Releases In FY15, AICR distributed 29 press releases, statements, features and advisories distributed to its media contacts on a host of topics ranging from newly published research to practical, hands-on tips for moving more, staying lean and eating smart. As a result, US media outlets carried AICR news items over 6,600 times during FY15. On average, 128,000 Americans per month read about AICR's research in newspapers like the Washington Post, USA Today, the Chicago Tribune, and New York Newsday; on the NBC Evening News, FOX News, CNN and PBS; on websites like the Huffington Post, MedScape, WebMD, HealthDay, and MSN, and in magazines like TIME, US News and World Report, SELF, Prevention and many more. Combined, the total reach of AICR's media program in 2015 exceeded 1.5 billion impressions. AICR Health Features Program Every month, AICR provides ready-to-use content to small (<20,000 circulation) media outlets that feature AICR's cancer-prevention message. Columns include AICR Healthtalk (a question-and-answer column) and two recipe columns (From the AICR Test Kitchen). In FY15, over 500 media outlets were subscribed. |
| Part III, Line 4b - Research | RESEARCH PROGRAMS Scientific study of the relationship of diet, physical activity, and weight management to cancer risk and survivorship continues to be one of the most promising areas of cancer research. A substantial body of evidence shows that food, nutrition, and physical activity play important roles in cancer prevention, treatment, and survivorship. Research shows that about one-third of the cases of some of the most common cancers could be prevented by appropriate food, nutrition, weight management, and physical activity, and nearly half of all cancers would be prevented if, in addition, no one used tobacco products. The American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) pioneered the funding of research examining diet and cancer. In total through FY15, AICR has committed over $ 104 million for hundreds of individual research projects at universities, hospitals and research centers throughout the United States and the world. AICR Annual Research Conference Starting in 1990, AICR has hosted an annual research conference to encourage and facilitate the exchange of ideas and information and to provide a forum for constructive debate on timely diet and cancer research topics. The conference provides a venue for researchers, scientists, medical and health professionals, and others to present and discuss their work. This year's research conference was held October 29-31, 2014 at the Capital Hilton Hotel, in Washington, D.C. The conference included scientific sessions on micronutrients in cancer prevention; nutrition care of the cancer patient; physical activity and cancer survivorship; obesity and breast cancer in minority populations; childhood cancer and survivorship; surrogate markers for cancer intervention trials; the Continuous Update Project; and dietary patterns and cancer risk. The scientific program for the conference was planned by the AICR Conference Program Committee, made up of the following individuals: Cheryl L. Rock PhD, RD (Chair) University of California, San Diego La Jolla, California Elisa V. Banders, MD, PhD Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey New Brunswick, New Jersey John W. Erdman, Jr., PhD University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Urbana, Illinois Christine Friedenreich, PhD University of Calgary Calgary, Alberta Canada Susan Higginbotham, PhD, RD American Institute for Cancer Research Washington, DC Joel B. Mason, MD USDA Human Nutrition Research Center at Tufts University Boston, Massachusetts Sharon A. Ross, PhD, MPH National Cancer Institute Bethesda, Maryland Cynthia A. Thomson, PhD, RD The University of Arizona Tucson, Arizona AICR also participates in a variety of meetings, seminars, symposiums and conferences throughout the course of the year. Marilyn Gentry Fellowships at UNC The AICR Marilyn Gentry Fellowship Program in Nutrition and Cancer at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill was created to develop tomorrow's leaders in nutrition research in relation to cancer. Fellows receive two years of organized mentoring while planning and conducting research. They develop a body of data that will help them compete successfully for grant funding in the future. This program has produced several graduates who have entered the nutrition-cancer field. AICR has also funded a Distinguished Professorship at UNC to chair this program. In addition, the AICR-WCRF Institute for the Advanced Study of Diet, Nutrition and Cancer is housed within the Michael Hooker Research Center on the UNC campus. These facilities include three laboratories dedicated to researching the role of diet and nutrition in the causation, prevention, and treatment of cancer. Research Grant Program Through its research grant program, AICR has encouraged innovative research in cancer prevention, treatment, and survivorship. AICR's research grants have brought millions of dollars to this important field, and have helped attract and train new research talent. AICR's research grant programs support the innovative study of nutrition and cancer. Research grants are peer-reviewed and awarded on an open, competitive basis. Investigator Initiated Grants The core of the AICR's grant programs is the Investigator Initiated Grant Program, which provides up to $75,000 per year (plus 10% for administrative overhead) for a maximum of three years, for research projects in the areas of cancer prevention, treatment, and survivorship. This program has been instrumental in advancing research into diet, physical activity and weight management as they relate to cancer, and has led to hundreds of articles in peer reviewed scientific publications. Matching Grants The AICR's Matching Grants Program is designed to fund high-quality, peer-reviewed research on diet and nutrition that meets the objectives of AICR and potential matching funders. Matching funds may come from corporations or individuals. Research grant applications within this program receive the same scrupulous peer-review as any other research grant proposal. AICR Grant Review Panels All research grant applications undergo a peer review process modeled after the grant review process developed by the National Institutes of Health. AICR's grant review process is one of only a few in the nation that meet the standards of the National Cancer Institute. The AICR Grant Panels review applications for their scientific merit; the qualifications, experience and productivity of the investigators; the facilities available; and the promise for elucidating the roles of food, nutrition, physical activity and weight management in cancer prevention, treatment, and survivorship. The review process is strictly controlled, including procedures to avoid potential conflicts of interest. Peer reviewers are selected for their research expertise and their ability to bring a wide scope of scientific experience to the review process. Recommendations of the Grant Review Panels are forwarded to the AICR Board of Directors, which makes the final decisions on grant awards. The scientists who participated on the 2015 AICR Grant Review Panel are as follows: Robert S. Chapkin, PhD (Chair) Texas A&M University College Station, Texas Johanna W. Lampe, PhD, RD (Vice-Chair) Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center Seattle, WA Scott Bultman, PhD The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC Lesley M. Butler, PhD University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute Pittsburgh, PA Cindy D. Davis, PhD Office of Dietary Supplements National Institutes of Health Wendy Demark-Wahnefried, PhD, RD UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center Birmingham, AL Richard L. Eckert, PhD University of Maryland School of Medicine Baltimore, MD Terry Hartman, PhD, MPH, RD Emory University Atlanta, GA AH-NG Tony Kong, PhD Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey Piscataway, NJ Kim Robien, PhD, RD, CSO, FAND George Washington University Washington, DC Daniel W. Rosenberg, PhD University of Connecticut Health Center Farmington, CT Kathryn H. Schmitz, PhD, MPH, FACSM University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine Philadelphia, PA Stephanie Smith-Warner, PhD Harvard University Boston, MA Cynthia Thomson, PhD, RD University of Arizona Tucson, AZ Michael J. Wargovich, PhD The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio San Antonio, TX JoEllen Welsh, PhD University at Albany State University of New York AICR RESEARCH GRANTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2015 During fiscal year 2015, AICR committed $654,288 for peer-reviewed cancer research and education projects. Research Grants Awarded: Walnut Consumption in a Weight Loss Intervention: Effects on Weight Change, Satiety and Potential Mediating Factors Cheryl Rock, PhD, RD University of California, San Diego La Jolla, California Impact of Physical Activity on Tumor Gene Expression in Women with Newly Diagnosed Breast Cancer Jennifer Ligibel, MD Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Boston, Massachusetts Targeted disruption of cancer cell metabolism and growth through modification of diet quality Barbara Gower, PhD University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, Alabama |
| Part III, Line 4b - Research (Continued) | Education Grants: Harvest for Health Study Wendy Demark-Wahnefried, PhD, RD University of Alabama Comprehensive Cancer Center Birmingham, Alabama |
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| FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9 | Other changes in net assets or fund balances PENSION RELATED CHANGES OTHER THAN NET 107,565 PERIODIC BENEFIT COSTS: CHANGE IN VALUE OF SPLIT-INTEREST -46,598 AGREEMENT LIABILITY: Grant Refunds from Prior Year 2,903 ......... TOTAL: 63,870 |
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