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American Institute for Cancer Research

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AICR logo from their website, January 2006

Overview

The American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) is a large American cancer research organization associated with the World Cancer Research Fund umbrella organization.

AICR calls itself “the cancer charity that fosters research on diet and cancer and educates the public about the results.” It reports that it has contributed more than $78 million [1] for research conducted at universities, hospitals and research centers. AICR also provides a range of educational programs to help individuals learn to make dietary changes for lower cancer risk. Its New American Plate program is presented in brochures, seminars and on its website, www.aicr.org.

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References

  1. “Our Mission”. Retrieved 2007-10-02.

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