Today, Dr. Anthony Letai was sworn in as director of the National Cancer Institute (@theNCI) by @SecKennedy. “For too long, federal research priorities neglected cancer and other chronic diseases. President Trump ended that neglect, and under Dr. Letai’s leadership, NCI will drive American innovation by focusing squarely on the best science to find causes and cures.” —Secretary Kennedy

Thrilled to welcome Dr. Anthony Letai to @NIH as the new NCI Director. His decades of experience with cutting edge cancer research make him the right leader to help reverse America’s cancer crisis, a crucial part of our priority to Make America Healthy Again. Read the @HHSGov news release ▶️ bit.ly/48pOZSH

Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable and, when detected early, treatable cancers. Awareness can help increase the survivor rate. Read our blog about what every woman needs to know about #CervicalCancer: ow.ly/9c8I50W4gZa #WomensHealth

News: NIH scientists pioneer promising treatment for intractable cancer pain nih.gov/news-events/news-rel…

The recent post from the NCI account was done without authorization by a career official in an attempt to undermine the Trump administration. Let’s be clear: there is no pause in NCI’s communications and NCI will continue to share vital cancer research with the public. The Trump administration remains fully committed to supporting gold standard cancer research.

PRESS RELEASE: The incidence rates of some types of cancer have risen in people under age 50 in the United States, but cancer deaths among young people have not increased overall, according to researchers at the @NIH. go.nih.gov/GZb9L6P

Nurses at the NIH Clinical Center are integral health care team members who provide and coordinate patient care in a research setting. Thank you to all of our nurses for all you do in support of our patients safety and care! #NationalNursesWeek

NIH will implement a new grant structure that supports productive collaborations between U.S. institutions and foreign collaborators that enhance our capabilities to provide effective oversight and management of these financial obligations in support of rigorous scientific research. Read more: go.nih.gov/EapJRx4

Bladder cancer is the 6th most common cancer type in the US, with an estimated 84,870 new cases this year. Learn more from our Stat Facts Sheet: go.nih.gov/R5sLl5m #BladderCancer #BladderCancerAwarenessMonth

Don't miss the opportunity to attend this #DataScience seminar on May 7! Experts will discuss how a #DeepLearning approach predicts spatial gene expression and has been changing our understanding of tumor heterogeneity. Register today. go.nih.gov/WneULX7 #AI

Are you interested in synthetic and systems biology approaches to study spatiotemporal processes in cancer? Join us for virtual workshops on May 13, 15, & 20 from 12:00–4:30 PM ET. Registration is required. go.nih.gov/51vxJLs #CancerResearch #CancerBiology

Cancer and treatments for the disease can lead to side effects such as fatigue and loss of appetite. If you’re experiencing discomfort, be sure to let your health care team know. Learn more about managing side effects of #CancerTreatment: go.nih.gov/Y8fDTqT

Thank you, @AACR and everyone who was part of #AACR25! We look forward to this event each year to share our latest research and new ideas, and for the chance to come together with other cancer researchers, clinicians, and patient advocates. See you at #AACR26 in sunny San Diego, CA! #CancerResearchSavesLives

Before we wrap up #AACR25 with a half-day of the latest advances in innovative cancer science, check out yesterday's action.

As #CancerControlMonth ends, the fight continues. ✅ Prioritize your health 📢 Spread awareness 🩺 Encourage early detection Together, we can make a lasting impact. Stay informed. Take action—every day. 💪🎗️ #CancerAwareness

#DYK: More than 6,600 posters are presented throughout the AACR Annual Meeting. The final poster session is happening now. #AACR25

NIH Director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya has announced that the NIH Public Access Policy, originally slated to go into effect on 12/31/25 will now be effective 7/1/25. Read more in his statement: bit.ly/4jTQI4O

A comprehensive program that integrates intensive counseling and cessation medications may help smokers being screened for lung cancer quit, according to results from a large NCI-funded clinical trial. go.nih.gov/5L3uRa4. #LungCancer #CancerScreening #LCSM

The IMAT grant program has #funding opportunities to support #technologies that improve the collection, processing, storage, and preservation of biospecimen materials important for #CancerResearch. Read the RFAs: go.nih.gov/jtgbMOC