ACCEL

Advancing Cancer Careers for Excellence

What is ACCEL?

ACCEL Logo - Advancing Cancer Centers for Excellence
Advancing Cancer Careers for ExceLlence (ACCEL) supports early-career scholars in cancer research, cancer disparities and cancer prevention careers. ACCEL provides resources and career development, paired with networking, community building, and mentorship. ACCEL leverages collaborations between SDSU investigators in Cell and Molecular Biology, Psychology, Public Health and Bioengineering as well as with the UCSD Moores Cancer Center (MCC), and the National Cancer Institute.

ACCEL Groups

ACCEL's groups focus on advancing cancer research and treatment: Cancer Biology explores cellular mechanisms and analytical tools, Cancer Control aims to reduce cancer’s societal impact through prevention and care, and Therapeutics develops innovative approaches to target cellular processes for effective cancer therapies.

Researcher in protective gear using a pipette to transfer liquid into tubes in a laboratory setting.

Cancer Biology

Fundamental research in mechanisms of cell proliferation, differentiation and cell death, and the development of tools for high-throughput and computational analyses.
Various colorful cancer awareness ribbons arranged on a pink background, representing different causes and campaigns.

Cancer Control

Promote overall reductions in cancer incidence, mortality and morbidity.
Laboratory setup with syringes, test tubes, and a monitor displaying medical data and heart rate graphs.

Therapeutics

Fundamental mechanisms in cell proliferation, differentiation and cell death, and the development of tools for high-throughput and computational analyses.

Upcoming ACCEL Events

Apr
01

Cancer Writer's Group-IBACH Fishbowl Conference Room

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Apr
08

Cancer Writer's Group-IBACH Fishbowl Conference Room

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Apr
15

Cancer Writer's Group-IBACH Fishbowl Conference Room

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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