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India Post: Manjeet Rao, PhD Recognized as “Indian American Cancer Scientists Honored with Prestigious SAASCR Awards for Pioneering Breakthroughs” (Rao)
The Society of American Asian Scientists in Cancer Research (SAASCR) honored outstanding Indian American scientists for their pioneering contributions to cancer research on April 19, 2026, in San Diego. The awards were presented during the esteemed AACR (American Association for Cancer Research) Annual Meeting, highlighting transformative discoveries that are advancing the frontiers of cancer diagnosis, treatment, and patient care.
The Society of American Asian Scientists in Cancer Research (SAASCR) is a non-profit, non-political organization established in 2004 and registered in the state of California, with a distinguished membership of over 5,000 scientists. All SAASCR members are also affiliated with the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR). The organization comprises leading cancer researchers of Asian origin—predominantly of Indian descent—who are actively contributing to cutting-edge cancer research across the United States and Canada, with strong support from the biotechnology industry.
Since 2004, UT Health San Antonio, Greehey Children’s Cancer Research Institute’s (Greehey CCRI) mission has been to advance scientific knowledge relevant to childhood cancer, contribute to the understanding of its causes, and accelerate the translation of knowledge into novel therapies. Through the discovery, development, and dissemination of new scientific knowledge, Greehey CCRI strives to have a national and global impact on childhood cancer. Our mission consists of three key areas: research, clinical, and education.
The Society of American Asian Scientists in Cancer Research (SAASCR) honored outstanding Indian American scientists for their pioneering contributions to cancer research on April 19, 2026, in San Diego. The awards were presented during the esteemed AACR (American Association for Cancer Research) Annual Meeting, highlighting transformative discoveries that are advancing the frontiers of cancer diagnosis, treatment, and patient care.