The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), the advocacy affiliate of the American Cancer Society will host its Annual North Carolina Research Breakfast, a premiere event that brings together more than a hundred leaders from the business, education, government and research communities. The 2017 event will highlight the accomplishments and innovative strides of North Carolina cancer researchers. Government elected officials will be invited to participate to raise their awareness of importance of state and federal cancer research funding in our state.