ABOUT IASLC » IASLC COMMITTEES
The IASLC Board of Directors has undertaken a comprehensive strategic review which included evaluation of the functions and composition of the present standing and ad hoc committees. As the organization is expanding it is increasingly difficult for board members to remain aware of the competencies of members around the globe. IASLC has invited self-nominations from members, and the initial deadline for the first round was August 31, 2011. As part of the new IASLC Strategic Plan, several new IASLC committees are being formed and self-nominations are now being accepted. They are: Advocates, Nurses & Allied Health Professionals, and Career Development Committee. NOMINATE YOURSELF FOR A NEW COMMITTEE
If you are a member of IASLC, with interest to potentially serve in the future on a committee, please feel free to complete the attached form in order to be considered at a future date. Nominations should state the committee preferred by the applicant, the experience and knowledge they could bring to this role and be supported by at least one other member of the IASLC, preferably the Regent for their region. If and when committee or task force positions come available, the President and board will select successful applicants to ensure appropriate geographical and specialty mix. If you, or a colleague, would like to contribute to this important work, please complete the Committee Self-Nomination Form.
You will need to include an IASLC Member name as a sponsor of your participation. To view the list of IASLC Regents and to contact a Regent for sponsorship, click here. Additionally, please understand that self-nomination does not guarantee selection to a Committee.
Committee Self-Nomination Form
Committee members determine the recipients of the various IASLC distinguished awards announced at the biennial World Conference on Lung Cancer.
The committee receives and develops proposed IASLC bylaws changes. Proposed changes are circulated to the members two months before the biennial meeting.
The committee develops outreach programs to increase IASLC's name recognition and credibility. Its initiatives enhance the prestige of IASLC products and services, while educating the public about complex cancer issues. Committee members also manage the biennial meeting's media programs and serve as spokespeople for the association.
The Early Detection and Prevention committee provides leadership and oversight of IASLC's cancer prevention activities. It works with appropriate committees and groups within the association to enhance the quality and quantity of cancer prevention in the relevant programs, and provides leadership in joint efforts with other societies in the area of cancer prevention.
The Education Committee plans, develops and initiates IASLC education programs, with special emphasis on the biennial meeting.
The Ethics Committee guides the development of the IASLC member code of ethical conduct, and renders opinions to meetings of the association concerning ethical issues. The committee also reviews sponsorship proposals, monitors the biennial meeting hall to ensure compliance with rules and regulations, recommends initiatives for sponsorship, approves products for sponsors, and proposes guidelines applicable to such sponsorship.
The committee reviews the IASLC Lung Cancer Fellowship Award/Young Investigators Award applications and selects recipients. The committee also formulates policy related to the selection criteria, candidate application, funding and administration of the awards program.
The committee oversees the ongoing fiscal management of the association and its affiliated organizations. It also oversees the performance of IASLC investments and reviews annually the association's risk management and insurance program.
The committee reviews and recommends action on applications for Active, Active-Junior, Affiliate, Associate and Emeritus membership status in accordance with the bylaws, changes in membership criteria, new reciprocal societies and member benefits.
The committee develops a slate of candidates for elected positions including president-elect, treasurer, board directors, and Nominating Committee members in accordance with the bylaws.
The Publications committee oversees operations for IASLC publications, including the Journal of Thoracic Oncology (JTO), educational books, program/proceedings and others. The committee expores and evaluates print and multimedia opportunities to ensure IASLC's commitment to education and advancement of research through the production of high-quality materials.