Karen L. Kelly named IASLC chief executive officer

DOD Lung Cancer Research Program funding opportunities for FY24

The FY24 Defense Appropriations Act provides funding for the LCRP to support innovative, high-impact lung cancer research. The managing agent for the anticipated funding opportunities is the CDMRP at the U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command.

April 12, 2024

Vol.50 No.15

Clinical Roundup

Imfinzi improves OS and PFS in limited-stage LS-SCLC in phase III trial

In the phase III ADRIATIC trial, Imfinzi (durvalumab) showed a statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvement in overall survival and progression-free survival for patients with limited-stage small cell lung cancer who had not progressed following concurrent chemoradiotherapy, compared to placebo after cCRT.

April 12, 2024

Vol.50 No.15

In Brief

UT Southwestern Moncrief Cancer Institute debuts second mobile screening clinic funded by Tarrant County

University of Texas Southwestern Moncrief Cancer Institute debuted its second Mobile Screening Clinic prior to the Tarrant County Commissioners Court meeting.

March 29, 2024

Vol.50 No.13

Clinical Roundup

Study at Mt. Sinai reveals insights into immune system’s role in lung cancer risk

A study led by researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, in collaboration with the University of Helsinki, Massachusetts General Hospital, and the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, sheds light on how variations in immune genetics influence lung cancer risk, potentially paving the way for enhanced prevention strategies and screening.

February 23, 2024

Vol.50 No.08

Clinical Trials & Tribulations

Florez Laboratory at Dana-Farber launches International Pregnancy and Lung Cancer Registry

For many women, a confirmation of pregnancy tends to evoke numerous emotions: excitement, shock, nervousness, joy, gratitude, and sometimes, even surprise. It is a moment dreamed, prayed, and planned for—but not for all.

February 09, 2024

Vol.50 No.06

By Narjust Florez, Lauren Keil, Rebekah Kaufman and Oyepeju Abioye-Akintola