IASLC Journals See Continued Success Throughout Past Year
Bailey CreamerEditors-in-Chief Drs. Alex A. Adjei and Emily Stone will talk with members during a Meet-the-Editor session on Monday afternoon. Read more
Hands-on Workshop Outlines Challenges and Potential Solutions for Translating Early Detection Biomarkers From Discovery to Lung Cancer Clinical Practice
Krithika Subramanian, PhDAn expert panel from the US National Cancer Institute’s Early Detection Research Network provided insights into the current state of the art as well as barriers to use. Read more
Updated Biomarker Survey Results Show Paradigm Shift As More Respondents Now Consider Testing a “Must Have”
Fred GebhartHowever, lead author Dr. Matthew Smeltzer said the new data also show clinicians value biomarker testing more in late-stage disease compared to early-stage disease. Read more
9th Edition Lung Cancer Staging Recommendations to be Explained
Fred GebhartDuring the session, experts will not only review the updates, they will also discuss how they approached the process and the guidelines’ limitations. Read more
Special Plenary to Focus on IASLC’s Role in Shaping Thoracic Cancer Research, Treatment
Fred GebhartFormer IASLC CEO Dr. Paul A. Bunn, Jr., says lung cancer is a global challenge and the unique multinational and multi-specialty nature of the IASLC has helped to build a global response. Read more
The WCLC 2024 program includes several opportunities to browse posters and see the latest in thoracic oncology research. Read more
First Presidential Symposium to Explore Practice-Changing Research in Lung Cancer Screening, Immune Oncology
Fred GebhartThe session will also include late-breaking data from HARMONi-2, NeoCOAST-2, and TROPION-Lung01 as well as an address from IASLC President Dr. Paul Van Schil. Read more
Action Needed to Improve Gender Equity in Thoracic Oncology
Fred GebhartWhile women remain a minority in thoracic oncology, Drs. Narjust Florez and Linda Martin say change is happening. The duo will co-chair a special session designed to address issues faced by women in the field. Read more
IASLC President-Elect Reflects on Importance of Prevention, Screening, Biomarker Testing and More
Fred GebhartDr. Caicun Zhou discusses his plans for WCLC 2024 as well as his goals for his time as IASLC President. Read more
Empowering Change and Amplifying Impact Through Research Advocacy Activities
Erin JungmeyerIn a Q&A with ILCN, patient advocate Isaac Joseph discusses the importance of patient advocacy in resource-limited settings. Read more