Multidisciplinary Team to Chair 2025 World Conference
Erin JungmeyerDrs. Umberto Malapelle, Jarushka Naidoo, Isabelle Opitz, and Noemí Reguart will lead WCLC when it returns to Barcelona September 6-9, 2025. Read more
IASLC Launches Multiple Initiatives as Work on its New Strategic Plan Begins
Erin JungmeyerProjects—including a team science grant, an expanded IASLC Academy, and an international biomarker survey—aim to help the association meet the needs of the global lung cancer community, IASLC leaders say. Read more
Abstract Submissions, Reviewer Workshop Applications Open for WCLC
Erin JungmeyerThe 2024 World Conference on Lung Cancer may still be months away, but with deadlines approaching, now is the time to submit scientific abstracts and applications for the JTO manuscript reviewer workshop. Read more
IASLC, LCRF Request Proposals for New Research Grant
Erin JungmeyerResearch teams with integrated projects focused on curing oncogene-driven lung cancers could receive up to $2.5 million over 4 years. Read more
As the IASLC celebrates its 50th year, the association’s journal moves to online only and the American Cancer Society recommends expanding screening eligibility. Read more
IASLC Announces Partnerships to Spur Oncogene-Driven Lung Cancer Research, Address Global Challenges in Conquering Thoracic Cancers
Erin JungmeyerThe initiatives include a $2.5 million, 4-year research grant and projects to improve lung cancer biomarker testing uptake around the world. Read more
The association recommends collecting data on tobacco use status to advance knowledge on the impacts of tobacco smoke in the context of cancer clinical trials. Read more
Dr. Jennifer King brings expertise in molecular targets for cancer therapeutics as well as executive-level experience implementing strategic initiatives to the scientific affairs team. Read more
Editor-in-Chief Dr. Alex Adjei announced the journal’s impact factor once again rose in 2022 and says it remains the leading journal in thoracic oncology. Read more
The newly elected board members, including President-Elect Dr. Caicun Zhou, will assume their roles at the upcoming 2023 World Conference on Lung Cancer in Singapore. Read more