From Grief to Global Change: How the STARS Program Empowers Advocates to Drive Lung Cancer Research

… from a grieving family member into a passionate patient research advocate. Despite not having a background in healthcare or cancer research, Caleb was driven to make a difference. Together with … generating critical data that could shape future cancer research in Nigeria. Today, Caleb is part of the IASLC …

WCLC Closing Plenary Explored Overcoming Barriers to Patient Advocacy Worldwide

Get Moving and Win During the 2024 Wellness Challenge

… Lung Cancer’s annual wellness challenge, Step It Up for Research, returns for another year in sunny San Diego. Step It Up for Research is a 4-day walk-a-thon and activity challenge. Join … supports the IASLC Foundation, which provides grants for research, education, and other scientific initiatives. Step It …

Words Matter: Coping with Misinformation in Healthcare

… In the complex and fast-moving world of cancer research, even institutions can have trouble keeping … I drew this to the attention of both the organization’s research department and the communications department. I … some time and experimentation to reach that consensus. As researchers uncover more information through trials and case …

Patient Advocacy in 2023: A Look Back at Advocacy Efforts, Patient Concerns

… since 2018, I have the growth and dynamism of patient research advocacy. This growth, while encouraging, comes with a bittersweet reality—prominent patient research advocates are frequently lost along the journey, as … in  Passing of The Baton—On the Death of Patient Research Advocates . Their absence reminds me how fragile and …

Celebrate the IASLC Foundation’s Impact

… progress that has been made in thoracic oncology research in recent years. The 2025 IASLC Foundation … tandem to contribute more than $15 million to lung cancer research. This funding has been instrumental in advancing the … mission by supporting patient advocacy programs, global research initiatives, and career development for thoracic …

Empowering Change and Amplifying Impact Through Research Advocacy Activities

… … Empowering Change and Amplifying Impact Through Research Advocacy Activities … Erin Jungmeyer …

IASLC to Celebrate 50 Years of International Collaboration, Education in Thoracic Oncology at WCLC 2024

… the meeting in terms of highlighting specific advances or research areas? Dr. Patel:  We wanted to emphasize the global … lung cancers. In particular, we wanted to emphasize research amongst historically underserved populations as well … advances in thoracic oncology. We aim to highlight key research areas such as precision medicine, immunotherapy, …

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IASLC, LCRF Request Proposals for New Research Grant

IASLC Announces 2024 Class of Patient Research Advocates

Pack Your Party Clothes for the IASLC Foundation Benefit Supporting Early Career Researchers

… and entertainment while raising funds for lung cancer research. … Pack Your Party Clothes for the IASLC Foundation Benefit Supporting Early Career Researchers … Erin Jungmeyer …