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 …

IASLC Launches Beta Version of VIKTOR

… In today’s digital landscape, clinicians and researchers in thoracic oncology can access a wealth of … of data—knowledge that is essential to advancing cancer research, developing new therapies, and ultimately saving … Virtual International Knowledgebase for Thoracic Oncology Research (VIKTOR)—a bioinformatics platform offering a unified …

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 …

WCLC Closing Plenary Explored Overcoming Barriers to Patient Advocacy Worldwide

… Leigh Countering misconceptions about fundraising for research and addressing resource constraints were some … that Yvonne Diaz, co-founder and chair of Oncogene Cancer Research UK, encountered during the organization’s formation. … establishing a tissue bank in the UK. The bank supports research aimed at developing treatments for resistance to …

IASLC Announces Partnerships to Spur Oncogene-Driven Lung Cancer Research, Address Global Challenges in Conquering Thoracic Cancers

… The initiatives include a $2.5 million, 4-year research grant and projects to improve lung cancer biomarker … Partnerships to Spur Oncogene-Driven Lung Cancer Research, Address Global Challenges in Conquering Thoracic …

IASLC, LCRF Request Proposals for New Research Grant

… Research teams with integrated projects focused on curing … over 4 years. … IASLC, LCRF Request Proposals for New Research Grant … Erin Jungmeyer …

EGFR Resisters Announce 5th Annual Research Summit

… Advocacy group says its annual research events are key to its mission: Making EGFR-mutated … chronic disease. … EGFR Resisters Announce 5th Annual Research Summit … Erin Jungmeyer …

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

… Dr. Hirsch’s significant contributions to international research and education. … Renowned Researcher Fred Hirsch Delivers 2022 Heine H. Hansen Award …

Pathology Researcher Keith Kerr Receives 2025 Heine H. Hansen Award

… who has made a significant contribution to lung cancer research and education internationally. Previous award … divide between pathology and medical oncolog … Pathology Researcher Keith Kerr Receives 2025 Heine H. Hansen Award …

Program Trains Patient Research Advocates to be STARS

… Program Trains Patient Research Advocates to be STARS … Lauren Evoy Davis …

Tobacco Control Impacts Everyone in Respiratory Medicine, JTO CRR Editor Says

… In a Q&A with ILCN, new JTO Clinical and Research Reports Editor-in-Chief Dr. Emily Stone discusses her … and the importance of open-access journals in elevating research globally. … Tobacco Control Impacts Everyone in …