AACI Webinars

2026 Webinars

Upcoming Webinars

AACI/Medidata Webinar | The Site-First Playbook: Best Practices for Successful EHR-to-EDC Adoption
Tuesday, March 17, 2:00 pm ET
This webinar is a practical masterclass in EHR-to-EDC interoperability. Attendees will hear directly from a panel of site experts and sponsors who have implemented EHR integration with Rave at scale. They will share proven best practices for preparation, implementation, and success. From navigating institutional approvals, tackling change management, optimizing daily workflows, and creating a simple, easy-to-use pathway to more efficient workflows for their staff, our speakers will reveal how EHR-to-EDC interoperability has evolved to reduce site burnout, strengthen data integrity, and accelerate trial timelines.
Moderator: Rob Stillman, The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - The James. Panelists: Tess Duke, Medidata; Gary Chow, UCLA Mednet; Courtney Martin, UCLA Mednet; Denise Snyder, Duke University School of Medicine; and Tracy Acito, Regeneron
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PCLI Webinar | Improving Clinical Trial Accruals Through Data, Collaboration, and Targeted Interventions
Tuesday, March 24 1:00 pm ET
Drawing on the work of a multidisciplinary task force at Emory University, this webinar will explore a data-driven approach to understanding and addressing barriers to clinical trial enrollment. Speakers will share findings from their "Just Ask" initiative, including insights from a center-wide white paper and a comprehensive effort to collect and analyze clinical trial accrual data across the institution. Speakers will also discuss the logistics and the lessons learned from patients that received consents and decided not to enroll on a clinical trial. This webinar is Part 1 of a two-part series, setting the foundation for a follow-up session in 2027 to assess the impact of these interventions, share lessons learned, and discuss ongoing challenges and successes.
Moderator: Ajay K. Nooka, MD MPH, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University
Panelists: Theresa Wicklin Gillespie, PhD, MA, FAAN, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University, and Amy M. Overby, BSs, Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center
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Past Webinars

CARDS Webinar | REDCap Fundamentals for Cancer Centers
Wednesday, February 11, 3:00 pm ET
This interactive virtual workshop will provide a practical introduction to REDCap for professionals working in cancer centers. Designed for new and intermediate users, the session will cover REDCap concepts including project setup, basic instrument design, data entry and exports, development versus production status, and user rights management. Participants will receive a practice project they can import and use to learn interactively alongside the presenters.
Moderators: Todd Burus,PhD, UK Markey Cancer Center, and Namoonga Mantina, PhD, The University of Arizona Cancer Center

An in-person follow-up to this workshop will take place at 8:00 am ET on Wednesday, March 11, during the 2026 AACI Catchment Area Data Excellence (CADEx) Conference at the Grand Hyatt Atlanta in Buckhead. View the 2026 CADEx Conference Program and Register Here

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2025 Webinars

In December 2025, AACI launched a collaboration with Medlive, a trusted leader in expert-led digital medical education. Webinars will remain free to attend, and participants will simply need to create a free Medlive account to register and join future sessions.

PCLI Webinar | Partners in Progress: Engaging Patient Advocates in Research and Clinical Trials
Thursday, December 18, 12:00 pm ET
Patient advocates (also known as patient partners) can meaningfully shape cancer research by bringing lived experience, diverse perspectives, and community insight to the table. A panel of trained patient partners will share practical strategies for involvement in grant applications and clinical trial development, while a principal investigator will highlight the value of these collaborations in advancing successful research. Together, they will discuss best practices, lessons learned, and actionable steps for researchers and institutions seeking to strengthen partnerships and improve outcomes for patients.
Moderator: Lee Wilke, MD, University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center
Presenters: Mary Pat Berry, BA, MA, University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center; Jane Perlmutter, PhD, MBA, Gemini Group; and Patty Spears, BS, FASCO, UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Slides (Mary Pat Berry, BA, MA) | Slides (Jane Perlmutter, PhD, MBA) | Slides (Patty Spears, BS, FASCO | Recording (Please note: If you didn't previously register or attend the webinar, you will be directed to a Medlive registration page before being able to access the recording. If you previously registered, you will be prompted to sign in before being directed to the recording.)

CARDS Webinar | Innovating Catchment Area Communication for Cancer Centers
Monday, October 13, 1:00 pm ET
Cancer centers are increasingly focused on ensuring that catchment area needs assessments inform both long-term planning and ongoing community engagement. Leaders from The University of Kansas Cancer Center and UK Markey Cancer Center shared strategies for communicating updated cancer needs data between assessments, lessons learned from their processes, and practical approaches to strengthen community partnerships. Attendees gained insights into making catchment area updates more efficient and impactful at their own centers.
Moderator: Tesla DuBois, Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Jefferson
Presenters: Leah Lambart, PhD, MPH, CCRP, The University of Kansas Cancer Center, and Todd Burus, PhD, UK Markey Cancer Center

PCLI Webinar | Resilient Paths: Navigating Research Careers in Uncertain Times
Tuesday, September 23, 12:00 pm ET
In today’s evolving research landscape, cancer investigators—especially those early in their careers—face mounting pressure as funding becomes increasingly competitive and uncertain. Join us for an honest and inspiring conversation that acknowledges challenges while offering hopeful, forward-thinking solutions to help physician-scientists thrive.
Moderator: Bhavana Bhatnagar, DO, WVU Cancer Institute
Presenters: Randall Kimple, MD, PhD, FASTRO, MBA, University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center; Lily Gutnik, MD, MPH, FACS, O'Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Alabama at Birmingham; and Arsen Osipov, MD, FACP, Cedars-Sinai Cancer
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PCLI Webinar | Healing Waves: How Hawai'i is Turning the Tide on Cancer Inequities
Wednesday, April 9, 3:00 pm ET
This insightful webinar will explore the unique cancer disparities faced by Native Hawai'ian and Pacific Islander (NHPI) communities. Experts will discuss how historical and cultural factors shape health care delivery today, with a focus on the disproportionate burden of cervical, breast, and liver cancers – more prevalent in Pacific Islanders than any other ethnic group worldwide. 
Moderator: Stephanie Lim, MD, MBA, University of Hawai'i Cancer Center, University of Hawai'i at Mānoa
Presenters: Neal A. Palafox, MD, MPH, and Kevin Cassel, DrPH, MPH, University of Hawai'i Cancer Center, University of Hawai'i at Mānoa
Slides (Stephanie Lim, MD, MBA) | Slides (Neal A. Palafox, MD, MPH) |
Slides (Kevin Cassel, DrPH, MPH) | Recording

CARDS Webinar | Statistical Approaches to Bridging Gaps in Catchment Area Data
Tuesday, March 25, 2:00 pm ET
The webinar focused on statistical approaches to estimating missing or unknown values in two important areas of catchment area research: clinical trials and rates of cancer incidence.
Moderator: Tesla DuBois, Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Jefferson
Presenters: Dinesh Pal Mudaranthakam, PhD, MBA, MS, The University of Kansas Cancer Center; Jacob Oleson, PhD, MA, University of Iowa, Department of Biostatistics
Slides (Dinesh Pal Mudaranthakam, PhD, MBA, MS) | Slides (Jacob Oleson, PhD, MA) | Recording

PCLI Webinar | From Outreach to Action: Embedding Community Perspectives in Cancer Research
Thursday, March 20, 3:00 pm ET
The webinar focused on the importance of integrating Community Outreach and Engagement (COE) aspects into research and how physician leaders can play a vital role in supporting their cancer centers’ COE efforts. Experts shared insights on the impact of COE integration, opportunities for physician involvement, and strategies to enhance institutional coordination. The session also provided perspectives from the office of clinical research, patient advocacy, and physician leaders who work with their COE offices effectively. 
Moderator: Nicole Simone, MD, Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Jefferson
Presenters: Amy E. Leader, DrPH, MPH, Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Jefferson; Jin Sun Bitar, MD, Cedars-Sinai Cancer; and Silvia Byer, PhD, The University of Kansas Cancer Center PIVOT Program
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2024 Webinars

CARDS Webinar |Exploring U.S. Neighborhood-Level Cancer Risk Factor Datasets
Wednesday, December 4, 1:00 pm ET
This webinar was divided into three parts: PLACES: Local Data for Better Health; The Environmental Justice Index: Advancing Environmental Justice and Health Equity Through Data Visualization; and Health Atlas: Visualizing Place-Based Data Across the United States.
Moderators: Todd Burus, MAS, UK Markey Cancer Center; Sandi Pruitt, PhD, MPH, Peter O'Donnell School of Public Health and Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center, UT Southwestern Medical Center
Panelists: Yan Wang, PhD, PLACES, Epidemiology and Surveillance Branch; Hua Lu, MSc, PLACES, Epidemiology and Surveillance Branch; Ben McKenzie, MS (he/him), Geospatial Research, Analysis, and Services Program (GRASP), CDC/ATSDR; Lauren Freelander, MS (she/her), GRASP, CDC/ATSDR; Debby Oh, PhD, UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, UCSF Health Atlas
Slides (Debby Oh, PhD) | Recording
PLACES Newsletter Signup | Environmental Justice Index (EJI) | EJI Explorer

PCLI Webinar | Understanding Cancer Care Delivery in Diverse Environments
Tuesday, October 8, 1:00 pm ET
As with real estate, oftentimes cancer care and prevention are all about location, location, location. Presenters will discuss the challenges of cancer care delivery for underserved communities in both rural and urban settings. 
Panelists: Julia White, MD, FACR, FASTRO, The University of Kansas Cancer Center; Kathie-Ann Joseph, MD, MPH, FACS, NYU Grossman School of Medicine/NYU Langone Health; and Gary Doolittle, MD, Masonic Cancer Alliance at the University of Kansas School of Medicine
Slides (Kathie-Ann Joseph, MD, MPH, FACS) | Slides (Gary Doolittle, MD) | Recording 

AACI/SIRUM Webinar | Leveraging Surplus Medicine for Good
Thursday, October 3, 2:00 pm ET
Every year in the United States, $11 billion worth of perfectly good, unopened medicine goes to waste. $2 billion surplus comes directly from oncology, yet the majority of cancer patients struggle with their high prescription costs. We can make sure that every patient has access to the medicine they need by repurposing surplus medicine. Since 2013, SIRUM—a national drug donation expert—has partnered with over 350 donor organizations to redistribute more than $250 million worth of prescription medications.
Presenter: George Wang, PhD, SIRUM
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CARDS Webinar | Leveraging Spatial Methods to Improve Service to the Catchment Area
Wednesday, October 2, 12:00 pm ET
The catchment area provides a geographic context for cancer center research and outreach activities. Join three medical geographers to discuss how they use spatial data to analyze the cancer center catchment area.
Moderators: Pete DelNero, PhD, MPH, UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute; Christopher McNair, PhD, Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Jefferson
Panelists: Tesla DuBois, Fox Chase Cancer Center, Temple Health; Michael R. Desjardins, PhD, MA, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health; Changzhen Wang, PhD, University of Alabama
Slides (Michael R. Desjardins, PhD, MA) | Slides (Changzhen Wang, PhD) | Recording
Publication: Disparities in Cancer Stage Outcomes by Catchment Areas for a Comprehensive Cancer Center

Reimagining Community Engagement and Equity in Cancer: A Virtual Conversation with Two Presidents
Tuesday, June 18, 1:00 pm ET
In honor of Juneteenth, a celebration of progress in equity, Association of Cancer Care Centers (ACCC) President Dr. Nadine J. Barrett and AACI President Dr. Robert A. Winn engaged in an empowering conversation about a shared organizational goal to advance equitable cancer care. They discussed what it takes for the cancer community to effect real change, the science behind outreach engagement, and how you can contribute to the conversation in your community.
Recording | Resources

PCLI Webinar | On the Frontlines of Cancer Care: Exploring Urgent Care Models in Oncology
Supported by Advarra
Thursday, May 9, 1:00 pm ET
Acute care imposes a significant financial burden on patients and cancer centers. Presenters will explore oncology urgent care centers and unravel the financial intricacies, innovative staffing models, and secrets to success that define these critical health care institutions. This webinar will offer invaluable insights into the evolving landscape of oncology care and strategies for delivering high-quality, patient-centered services in urgent care settings. 
Moderator: Theresa L. Werner, MD, Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah
Presenters: William Dunson, MD, Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah; Kinsey Wimmer, MS, PA-C, University of Colorado Cancer Center; Elizabeth Jewell, MD, MHSc, FACOG, FACS, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center; and David Brauer, MD, MPHS, Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota
Slides (William Dunson, MD) | Slides (Kinsey Wimmer, MS, PA-C) | Slides (Elizabeth Jewell, MD, MHSc, FACOG, FACS and David Brauer, MD, MPHS) | Recording

CARDS Webinar | Communicating Catchment Area Data Using R
Wednesday, April 17, 1:00 pm ET
Presenters described how they are using the statistically programming language, R, to take their data from columns and rows to engaging presentations that bring the data to life for their cancer centers. 
Moderators: Todd Burus, MAS, UK Markey Cancer Center; and Christopher McNair, PhD, Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center at Jefferson Health
Presenters: Daniel Antonio, MPH, Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University; Sam Pepper, MS, The University of Kansas Cancer Center; and Phil Bowsher, Posit
Slides (Daniel Antonio, MPH) | Slides (Sam Pepper, MS) | Slides (Phil Bowsher) | Recording
Additional Resources: R Pivot Table Package | "R for Data Science" (2nd ed.) | Mastering Shiny

PCLI Webinar | Not Your Typical Wellness Talk
Thursday, March 28, 3:00 pm ET
Presenters explored unique and often ignored sources of stress for health care professionals that lead to burnout and what institutions, teams, and individuals are doing to support one another. 
Presenters: Quan Ly, MD, FACS, Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center; Sarah Richards, MD, FACP, University of Nebraska Medical Center and Nebraska Medicine; and Steven Wengel, MD, University of Nebraska Medical Center
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CARDS Webinar | Unveiling Insights: Using Data to Guide Catchment Area Strategy
Wednesday, February 21, 1:00 pm ET
Presenters discussed the use of business intelligence data and business analytics in guiding resources and interventions in cancer centers' catchment areas. Discussion points included learning how to incorporate ArcGIS Business Analyst into your workflow and how to leverage this tool to drive insights and create custom infographics, as well as how cancer centers are using software and other resources to guide screening, prevention, and outreach efforts.
Moderator: Todd Burus, MAS, UK Markey Cancer Center
Presenters: Este Geraghty, MD, MS, MPH, GISP, and Caitlin Marin, Esri; Christopher McNair, PhD, Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center at Jefferson Health; and Nathanael Stanley, PhD, Moffitt Cancer Center
Slides (Esri)|Slides (Moffitt Cancer Center) | Recording