The AACR Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR). The Foundation supports the groundbreaking work of the AACR and its more than 58,000 members on the front lines of the global effort to eradicate cancer.Funds raised by the AACR Foundation from individuals, foundations, corporate partners, and others support the AACR’s mission to prevent and cure all forms of cancer through research, education, communication, collaboration, science policy, advocacy, and grant-giving for cancer research. The AACR is the first and largest cancer research organization dedicated to preventing and curing all cancers.Charitable donations to the AACR through the AACR Foundation advance research-driven progress against cancer through the organization’s many programs and initiatives—from convening vital scientific conferences and workshops, publishing ten high-impact journals, and distributing travel awards, research fellowships, and grants for innovative projects. The AACR gives direct grants for basic, translational, clinical, and population research, targeting innovative science that has the potential to have a major impact in the fight against cancer.AACR grants support researchers at all career levels, domestically and abroad, at every stage of their careers, from postdoctoral and clinical trainees to independent researchers. Since 1993, the AACR has awarded more than 1,000 grants totaling more than $529 million.

Manage a research and consultation practice focused on optimizing client's revenue performance within Magid's Strategy Group. Clients include NBC, CBS, Cox Media Group, Hearst, Cox Automotive, Gannett and Tribune. Projects include content, distribution, marketing insights, audience segmentation, M&A and revenue growth strategies.

Frank N. Magid Associates is the leading research-based strategy consulting firm focused on consumer interaction with entertainment and media across all platforms

Lecture on Media Economics, Management and New Media Ecosystems at the School of Communications.

Led $15 million sales team tasked with growing revenue from largest local, national and regional accounts. Managed sales channel conflict strategies and ensured compliance with corporate and legal standards for advertising acceptance. Served on Board priority task force to assess and recommend changes to Ad Operations following Times Mirror merger.

Develop brand strategy and marketing plan to reposition company to attack new market segment. Led efforts to redesign all promotional materials and corporate communications. Drove a 28% increase in overall leads and a 200% increase in targeted starts during tenure.