Changing Lives to Save Lives

30 years ago, the American Institute for Cancer Research was founded on a simple but radical idea: everyday choices can reduce our chances of getting cancer.

We were the first organization to focus research on the link between diet and cancer and translate the results into practical information for the public. AICR embraced the mission of changing lives to save lives.

Our Cancer Research Mission

A Dynamic Area of Cancer Research

Nearly three decades of AICR-funded research on diet, nutrition and cancer have helped change how we think about cancer.

We now know that about 1/3 of the most common cancers in the US are preventable, and that every individual has the power to reduce his or her cancer risk.

Our continuing commitment to funding and interpreting the science has attracted new investigators to this promising and vital field of cancer research.

AICR Research Grants and Fellowship Programs

We provide funding for research at leading universities, hospitals and research centers throughout the US and abroad.

Grant applications are reviewed by panels consisting of top US researchers; AICR is one of only a few charities with a grant review process that meets the standards of the National Cancer Institute.

Interpreting the Evidence

Interpreting the science is the most critical step in developing guidelines for the public. In 1997 and 2007, we published reports that collected thousands of studies and weighed the accumulated evidence relating diet, physical activity and weight to cancer.

Read the Panel's 10 Recomendations for Cancer Prevention.

The Premier Scientific Forum on Diet and Cancer

Each year AICR invites leading scientists, registered dietitians, students and health professionals to a research conference in Washington DC.