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LEADING THE FIGHT W Above: AACI supports federal cancer research funding on Capitol Hill. Right: cancer center leaders at the AACI annual meeting 104 OCTOBER 2014 orking together to ﬁnd a cure for cancer, the Association of American Cancer Institutes (AACI) represents 93 of the premier academic and freestanding cancer research centers in the U.S. The groundbreaking work of some of AACI's members is featured on the following pages. AACI members are acclaimed worldwide for their excellence in translating research ﬁndings into new ways to prevent and treat cancer, and ultimately, to ease the burden of the disease on patients, families, and communities. Almost every treatment or cancer-related usairwaysmag.com technology available today had its origin in an AACI cancer center clinical trial, where it was developed in partnership with the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and the pharmaceutical and biotech industries. AACI's membership includes NCI-designated centers and academic-based research programs that receive NCI support. With funding from the NCI, AACI cancer centers not only save lives but also contribute to regional economic development. In Fiscal Year 2013, support for NCI's parent agency, the National Institutes of Health, was PHOTOS (CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT) BY AJANSEN/ISTOCK AND COURTESY OF AACI (2) # The Association of American Cancer Institutes stands out in efforts to eradicate cancer. http://www.usairwaysmag.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of US Airways - October 2014

Table of Contents
Perspective: CEO Letter
Making It Happen
Hot Spots: Best Beaches
Gatherings: Grandover Resort and Conference Center
Style Spotlight: Hot Fall Trends
Connections: Everybody's Business
Great Escapes: Cabarrus County, North Carolina
Wine & Dine: Mastro's Steakhouse and Ocean Club
Wine & Dine: Providence, Rhode Island
Gear Up: Weather Glass
Gear Up: Sleep Tight
Diversions: Concours d'Elegance
Getaway: Single Tree Gun & Plough
Travel Feature: Brussels Chocolate
American Airlines: Think Pink
Chefs Tell: Primland Resort
Special Section: Arts & Culture in Las Vegas
University Spotlight: University of Dayton
Special Section: Association of American Cancer Centers
Best of Health: Miami Foot & Ankle Surgery
Puzzles
Readers Resource Index
Your US Airways Guide
Audio Entertainment
Video Entertainment
U.S. and Caribbean Service Map
International Service Map
Airport Terminal Maps
oneworld alliance
Passenger Info/Contact US Airways
US Airways MarketPlace®
US Airways Fleet/Customs & Immigration
Window or Aisle?

US Airways - October 2014