Lung Forum 2025-2026
Agenda
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Friday, May 9
Saturday, May 10
Friday, May 9
Time
Topic
Speaker
Friday, May 9, 2025
7:30–8:00 AM
Breakfast
8:00–8:30 AM
Welcome and Introductions
Julie Brahmer, MD, MSc, FASCO
Suresh Ramalingam, MD, FACP, FASCO
8:30–9:30 AM
Faculty and Young Investigator Introductions and Ice Breaker Activity
9:30–10:15 AM
KEYNOTE PRESENTATION: (UN) Common Leadership Skills
Gary Teal, MBA
10:15–10:30 AM
Q&A
10:30–11:15 AM
BREAK AND NETWORKING
11:15 AM – 12:30 PM
Multidisciplinary Perspectives on the Current and Emerging Treatment Landscape of Lung Cancer I: What Do Your Cross-Functional Colleagues Need to Know?
10 min: Medical Oncology Perspective
Ramaswamy Govindan, MD
10 min: Radiation Oncology Perspective
Jeffrey Bradley, MD, FASTRO, FACR
10 min: Thoracic Surgery Perspective
Onkar Khullar, MD, MSc
45 min: Panel Discussion and Q&A
Panel
12:30–1:45 PM
Lunch & Networking
1:45–2:15 PM
Perspectives on Optimizing Presentation Skills
Rachel E. Sanborn, MD
Shirish M. Gadgeel, MD
Mark G. Kris, MD
2:15–3:45 PM
Career Development Breakout Sessions
- Interacting with industry
- Networking & building relationships
- Building teams around you
3:45–4:15 PM
BREAK
4:15–4:45 PM
*Non-Accredited Industry Breakout Session* – Working with Industry
4:45 PM
Concluding Remarks
6:00 PM
Reception and Dinner
Saturday, May 10
Time
Topic
Speaker
Saturday, May 10, 2025
7:30–8:00 AM
Breakfast
8:00–8:30 AM
Welcome Back
Expectations and Goals for Day 2
Julie Brahmer, MD, MSc, FASCO
Suresh Ramalingam, MD, FACP, FASCO
8:30–10:00 AM
Young Investigator (YI) Case Presentations
Format:
- Young Investigators (YIs) will be divided into 3 preassigned groups
- Each Young investigator has 5 minutes to present a patient case in preparation for contributing
to tumor boards
- Patient case presentations will be critiqued by an expert panel
- An additional 5 minutes/presentation allotted for critique and questions
10:00–10:30 AM
BREAK
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Young Investigator (YI) Candidate Presentations
Format:
- Young Investigators (YIs) will be divided into 3 preassigned groups
- Each Young Investigator has 5 minutes to present his/her own research or discussion
of a preassigned ASCO presentation
- Presentations will be critiqued by an expert panel
- An additional 5 minutes/presentation allotted for critique and questions
12:00–1:00 PM
LUNCH BREAK & PRESENTATION SCORING
1:00–1:30 PM
Announcement of Winners
1:30–2:30 PM
Career Development Breakout Sessions
- Navigating ASCO, ESMO, and IASLC meetings
- Roadmap to success as an Instructor/Assistant Professor
- Participating in cooperative groups
2:30–2:45 PM
Concluding Remarks and Next Steps for Networking Reception and Non-Accredited Webinars
Julie Brahmer, MD, MSc, FASCO
Suresh Ramalingam, MD, FACP, FASCO
2:45 PM
Adjourn