Actalent Honored with the 2026 American Cancer Society MileOne Autogroup Visionary Award

The American Cancer Society, Maryland has recognized Actalent with the 2026 MileOne Autogroup Visionary Award for Actalent’s support over the past four years, including a significant contribution to the American Cancer Society Center for Innovation in Cancer Research Training (CICRT).

The American Cancer Society CICRT basic internship program takes place at numerous institutions across the country, including the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) under the leadership of Professor Tonya Webb, PhD, associate director for Workforce Excellence and Development and assistant dean of Student Engagement & Student Life. The UMSOM CICRT program has been ongoing since 2021.

American Cancer Society (ACS) research interns spend 10 weeks during the summer engaging in hands-on research for which they receive a paid stipend. Each ACS-funded institution hosts between four to eight interns each summer. They are mentored by an accomplished investigator in a cancer research lab or in a clinical or community setting and engage in year-round, planned career-development and networking activities.

The Visionary Award was presented at the American Cancer Society Maryland Golf Classic dinner to Thomas B. Kelly, president of Actalent, earlier this fall.

“The American Cancer Society is a valued partner, and it's inspiring to see the momentum they're building in the fight against cancer,” said Kelly. “I was humbled to accept the MileOne Autogroup Visionary Award on behalf of Actalent. The impact of the CICRT program is remarkable. These talented future researchers, scientists, and medical professionals are contributing to work that could lead to lifesaving discoveries and shape the future of cancer treatment and care. We’re grateful to support this important mission and celebrate the people driving progress toward a future without cancer.”

Tswana Sewell, vice president of the American Cancer Society, who presented the Visionary Award said, “We are very grateful to Actalent for its incredible measure of support for the CICRT program, which not only inspires and helps cultivate the careers of future cancer scientists and medical professionals but also contributes significantly to the mission of the American Cancer Society to fuel more lifesaving cancer research and help end cancer as we know it for everyone. Actalent’s passion for furthering young people’s scientific and medical careers and its dedication to the CICRT program and the American Cancer Society’s mission are outstanding.”

For more information about the CICRT program, see www.cancer.org/cancerresearch.

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