Lung Forum 2026-2027
Agenda
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Friday, March 13
Saturday, March 14
Friday, March 13
Time
Topic
Speaker
Friday, March 13, 2026
7:00–8:00 AM
Registration & Breakfast
8:00–8:30 AM
Welcome and Introductions
- Expectations and Goals for Day 1
- Introductory ARS Questions
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: Focus on Leadership and Time Management
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
Kristin Higgins, MD
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
Format:
There will be up to 3 Young Investigator (YI) groups, each with an assigned topic & 2 or more faculty for informal discussion session. Each session lasts for 30 minutes. Young Investigators will go to 3 sessions.
Topics:
- Interacting with industry
- How to get ready for your academic promotion
- Networking & building relationships
Topics:
3:45–4:15 PM
BREAK
4:15–4:45 PM
*Non-Accredited Industry Breakout Session*
4:45 PM
Concluding Remarks
- Preview of Day 2 Goals
- Concluding ARS Questions
6:00 PM
Reception & Dinner
Saturday, March 14
Time
Topic
Speaker
Saturday, March 14, 2026
7:00–8:00 AM
Breakfast
8:00–8:30 AM
Welcome Back
- Expectations and Goals for Day 2
- Introductory ARS Questions
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 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.
10:00–10:30 AM
Break
10:30–12:00 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
Format:
There will be a total of 3 groups, each with an assigned topic and 2 faculty/room for informal discussion on the assigned topic. Each session will last 30 minutes. Young Investigators will visit 2 “rooms” during this session.
Topics:
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Navigating ASCO, ESMO, and IASLC meetings
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Roadmap to success as an Instructor/Assistant Professor
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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