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 …

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 …

Looking Ahead to the IASLC | ASCO 2025 North America Conference on Lung Cancer

… a unique opportunity for leading experts, clinicians, and researchers nationwide to come together for networking, education, and the presentation of the latest research in thoracic oncology. Christine Bestvina, MD … will be inspired to harness the power of AI to advance research further and faster. Don’t miss your chance to …

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 …

Patient Advocate Ivy B. Elkins Leaves Lasting Legacy

… her warm and energetic approach to furthering lung cancer research efforts. … Patient Advocate Ivy B. Elkins Leaves …

Cancer Research Innovator, Trailblazer, and Mentor Dr. Waun Ki Hong Dies

… Cancer Research Innovator, Trailblazer, and Mentor Dr. Waun Ki Hong …