NAACCR Education and Training Upcoming Events

By Angela Martin | July 13, 2026

NAACCR ODS Exam Prep and Review The Fall 2026 Session of the NAACCR ODS Exam Prep and Review webinar series is tentatively scheduled to begin on November 1, 2026. Registration for the series will start July 22, 2026. The series is $260 per participant. For more information go to https://education.naaccr.org/CTR. Contact Angela Martin, if you…

Artificial Intelligence Resources for Central Registries

By Ashley Harvieux | June 8, 2026

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming increasingly prevalent in the cancer data field, expanding rapidly and transforming how data collection is both managed and utilized. With the fast pace of technological advancements, it can be challenging to determine where to begin when exploring or implementing available AI tools related to cancer surveillance. To support this need,…

Looking in from the Outside – a Retiree’s View

By David O'Brien | June 1, 2026

It has been three years now since I retired as the data analyst of the Alaska Cancer Registry in Anchorage. It was a hard decision to make, having been in that position for nearly 25 years and totally loving my job. I had great coworkers and had the privilege of working with amazingly talented colleagues…

Research and Data Use (RDU) Appreciation Initiative (RAIn) Member Spotlight

By Recinda Sherman, PhD, MPH, ODS-C | November 2, 2026

We often say that NAACCR’s greatest strength is its members, and nowhere is that more evident than in the incredible work of our committees. For many of us, serving on a NAACCR committee becomes a genuine highlight of the job—a chance to collaborate, learn from one another, and contribute to work that matters. In RDU,…

Nominations Open for the 2027-2028 Board of Directors and Nominating Committee

By Stephanie Wilson, BA, ODS-C | October 26, 2026

The Nominating Committee is seeking nominees to run for election to four key leadership roles on the NAACCR Board of Directors, with terms beginning June 2027, as well as candidates for the 2027-2028 Nominating Committee. The NAACCR membership will cast ballots for the following positions: One (1) Treasurer. This is a two-year term. Three (3)…

National Childhood Cancer Registry (NCCR) Fall Feature

By Fernanda Michels | October 26, 2026

National Childhood Cancer Registry Fall Feature The NCCR Fall Feature highlights how high-quality cancer registry data continue to advance childhood cancer research and data sharing. This edition features a study examining patterns in pediatric cancer genomic testing, the expansion of the Childhood Cancer Data Initiative (CCDI) Participant Index and its integration with the NCCR Data…

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CANCER REGISTRY SPOTLIGHT: MICHIGAN

Successful Linkage Between Registry Database and LexisNexis

In our ongoing commitment to enhance the quality and accessibility of data, we are thrilled to announce the successful linkage between our registry database and LexisNexis. This integration represents a significant step forward in streamlining our data processes and expanding our analytical capabilities.