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  • In Brief for Feb. 8, 2023

    In Brief for Feb. 8, 2023

    By

    John Austin
    Industry News & Regulatory Approvals, Names & News

    Dr. Carolyn Dresler Joins Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) Board of Trustees; Novel Liquid Biopsy Assay for Lung Carcinoma Detection Receives FDA Breakthrough Device Designation.


  • IASLC Announces New JTO CRR Editor-in-Chief

    IASLC Announces New JTO CRR Editor-in-Chief

    By

    Erin Jungmeyer
    Names & News, Society News

    Dr. Emily Stone will succeed JTO Clinical and Research Reports founding editor Dr. Alex A. Adjei, who will remain editor-in-chief of the Journal of Thoracic Oncology.


  • ILCN Names New Associate Editors

    ILCN Names New Associate Editors

    By

    Erin Jungmeyer
    Names & News, Society News

    Long-time editorial group members, Drs. Mary Jo Fidler, Witold Rzyman, and Suresh Senan bring disciplinary diversity to ILCN’s leadership.


  • In Brief for October 12, 2022

    In Brief for October 12, 2022

    By

    Erin Jungmeyer
    Names & News

    Former IASLC board member Dr. Carolyn Dresler recently honored for her lifetime of tobacco control advocacy. Penn Medicine chosen as site for US National Cancer Institute Telehealth Research Center of Excellence.


  • Beloved Oncologist Dr. Philip D. Bonomi to Retire June 30, 2022

    Beloved Oncologist Dr. Philip D. Bonomi to Retire June 30, 2022

    By

    Erin Jungmeyer
    Names & News

    After nearly 50 years of patient care at Rush University Medical Center, Dr. Bonomi will retire from his clinical service.


  • Reflections on Nearly 50 Years in Oncology

    Reflections on Nearly 50 Years in Oncology

    By

    Philip D. Bonomi, MD
    Names & News

    Philip D. Bonomi, MD, who specializes in caring for those with lung cancer, has made many contributions to the field during his 47 years of service.


  • Renowned Researcher Fred Hirsch Delivers 2022 Heine H. Hansen Award Lecture

    Renowned Researcher Fred Hirsch Delivers 2022 Heine H. Hansen Award Lecture

    By

    Erin Jungmeyer
    Meeting News, Names & News, Society News

    The honor of giving the opening keynote address during ELCC recognizes Dr. Hirsch’s significant contributions to international research and education.


  • In Brief for May 25, 2022

    In Brief for May 25, 2022

    By

    Erin Jungmeyer
    Industry News & Regulatory Approvals, Meeting News, Names & News, Society News

    5th edition of patient education book released; US FDA moves to prohibit tobacco flavoring.


  • In Brief for May 11, 2022

    In Brief for May 11, 2022

    By

    Erin Jungmeyer
    Industry News & Regulatory Approvals, Names & News

    Winship Cancer Institute announces preceptor opportunity. NICE recommends tepotinib for select patients.


  • Valuable Intersections: Maximizing Career Opportunities Arising From The Relationship Between Academia and Industry

    Valuable Intersections: Maximizing Career Opportunities Arising From The Relationship Between Academia and Industry

    By

    Jean-Charles Soria, MD, PhD
    Names & News

    For Dr. Jean-Charles Soria, the opportunity to make science actionable and increase its impact drove his decision to work in industry.