See You in Seoul: Inside WCLC 2026

… Lung Cancer (WCLC) is poised to once again unite experts, researchers, and advocates from around the world to highlight … priorities is to showcase practice-changing clinical research. Attendees will hear the latest results from pivotal … Asia has become a major driving force in lung cancer research, particularly in molecular oncology, targeted …

Can Artificial Intelligence Identify Those at High Risk and Shift the Lung Cancer Screening Paradigm?

… MD, MPH Many hope such a future is possible, including researcher Lecia V. Sequist, MD, MPH, who is Program Director … are not missed. The thing I’m excited about, and where my research focuses, is how we can use AI in another way. I’m … of lung cancer? Dr. Sequist:  We are currently doing research to try and understand that, but from the data we have …

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, …

Modified Lung Cancer Screening Eligibility Requirements May Reduce Racial Disparities in Lung Cancer Screening, Treatment

… racial disparities in screening eligibility. The research was presented on December 2 by investigator Alexandra … from racial and ethnic minority groups, according to the research presented by Ms. Potter, who is co-founder and … women qualifying for screening from 42.5% to 63.8%. “Our research challenges current lung cancer screening practices …

Synergy in Action: Joint IASLC-JLCS Forum Aims to Spark Global Dialogue at WCLC 2026

… a rich history of scientific rigor, pioneering clinical research, surgical precision, and meticulous patient … this dynamic format, as it brings diverse, high-impact research to the forefront and sparks robust, … inspiration for their future clinical practice and research.” As the field strives to conquer lung cancer through …

Smoking Cessation in Lung Cancer Screening: The Latest Randomized Controlled Trial Evidence

… the US Veterans Health Administration (VA). 5 , 7  This research sought to determine the key components … the trials were conducted in 76 clinics with over 5,700 research participants nationwide.   SCALE Collaboration … support was delivered to clinical providers; of note, the research team did not intervene directly with patients. 20 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

The “Holy Grail” of Lung Cancer Research: Bring the Immune System into Every Tumor

… new therapies available, Prof. Johan Vansteenkiste says the search is on for biomarkers to better match patients to treatments. … The “Holy Grail” of Lung Cancer Research: Bring the Immune System into Every Tumor … Johan …

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 …

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 …