Membership Committee

The Membership Committee is responsible for reviewing and recommending requirements for all IASLC members. The committee also assesses changes in membership criteria, explores joint promotions with other societies, and evaluates member benefits. The primary focus of the committee is to strategize ways to increase membership and retain current members. Additionally, the committee monitors the general status of membership and makes relevant recommendations to the Board. In case of any disputes regarding membership, the committee is responsible for addressing and resolving them.   
Membership Committee 2025

Committee projects

IASLC Benefits Videos

The Membership Committee is excited to produce informative videos showcasing the benefits of IASLC membership. The goal is to raise awareness and provide guidance on maximizing available resources. Collaborating with experts and members from various regions will ensure the inclusion of valuable insights and address specific challenges. Furthermore, the video content will be translated into multiple languages to better serve the diverse global community.

IASLC Ambassador Program

The IASLC Ambassador Program, guided by the Membership Committee, aims to bridge representation gaps by appointing IASLC members as ambassadors worldwide to enhance collaboration, research, and education in thoracic oncology. The first year of this initiative will focus on designing the program and outlining its benefits, while the second year will emphasize practical application and global expansion through a structured testing phase.

Non-Member Survey

Collaborate with the internal Membership team to conduct a survey targeting non-members aimed at gaining insights into the specific needs and challenges faced by both non-members and at-risk populations. The goal is to gather valuable information that will help shape the IASLC membership value proposition and refine internal offerings and membership segmentation strategies.

Chair of Committee

Sonam Puri
Sonam Puri
2025-2027

2025-2027 Roster

Isabella Favato Barcelos
Brazil
Oncoclínicas
Deputy Committee Chair
Jie Wang
China
National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences Peking Union Medical College
Board Liaison
Kelsey Wood
United States
International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer
Staff Liaison
Katie Maher
Katie Maher
United States
International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer
Staff Liaison
Naseer Ahmed
Canada
CancerCare Manitoba
Committee Member
George Oblitas Alca
Peru
Unidad Oncologica Molecular Peruana
Committee Member
Ayman Al Masri
Canada
Canadian Medical Consultancy
Committee Member
Beatrice Aramini
Italy
University of Bologna
Committee Member
Roselle De Guzman
Philippines
Manila Central University, FDT Medical Foundation Hospital
Committee Member
Thomas Dilling
United States
Moffitt Cancer Center
Committee Member
Aya Fukuizumi
Japan
Nippon Medical School
Committee Member
Ioannis Christos Gkiozos
Greece
University of Athens
Committee Member
Mariam Kaoneka
Tanzania
Mwananyamala Regional Referral Hospital
Committee Member
Andrzej Milewski
Poland
Polish Lung Cancer Group, Patients’ Advocates Foundation "TO SIE LECZY"
Committee Member
Angela Mlole
Tanzania
Ocean Road Cancer Institute
Committee Member
Sudish Murthy
Sudish Murthy
United States
Cleveland Clinic
Committee Member
Mohamed Saad
Australia
University of Adelaide
Committee Member
Kenichi Suda
Japan
Kindai University
Committee Member
J. Marie Suga
United States
Kaiser Permanente
Committee Member
Precious Uduasobor
Nigeria
Committee Member
Liang Wang
China
China Medical University
Committee Member

Committee Responsibilities:

  1. Individual efforts to increase membership: Each committee member will take personal responsibility for actively engaging in efforts to increase membership in their respective specialty and region. This includes networking, promoting the association, and encouraging potential members to join. 
  2. Provide direction and feedback on member recruitment activities: The Membership Committee will offer guidance and feedback on the Association's ongoing member recruitment activities. The aim is to improve the effectiveness of these activities and attract new members. 
  3. Support member involvement objectives: The committee will support and promote initiatives that enhance members' involvement in the society. This could involve organizing events, creating networking opportunities, and encouraging participation in association activities. 
  4. Initiate programs and activities to increase membership: The Membership Committee will proactively propose and develop programs and activities with the specific objective of attracting new members and increasing the overall membership base. 
  5. Review membership benefits and categories: The committee will regularly assess the benefits offered to members and the membership categories. Based on the review, they will make recommendations to the Board of Directors regarding any proposed changes or enhancements that could increase the value of membership. 
  6. Review membership information for new and renewed members: The committee will carefully examine the information provided to new and renewed members during the application or renewal process. They will ensure the clarity and relevance of the information to encourage continued engagement with the association. 
  7. Assist with the implementation and analysis of the annual IASLC Member Survey.  

Committee Nominations for the 2025-2027 term are now closed.

New Committee Nominations will take place again in 2027.

Let us know if you're interested in applying in 2027 here