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IASLC Communications Committee
The International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC) is a global, multidisciplinary organization committed to the eradication of all forms of lung cancer. The IASLC unites a diverse group of professionals – including medical, surgical, and radiation oncologists, as well as nurses, basic scientists, pathologists, radiologists, pulmonologists, statisticians, patient advocates, patients, and caregiversin – its mission to advance the science of lung cancer and enhance patient care.
The IASLC Communications Committee, chaired by Dr. Jarushka Naidoo, Professor in RCSI and Adjunct Professor of Oncology at Johns Hopkins University, plays a key role in the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC). This committee oversees communication efforts and engages with the global lung cancer community, helping to disseminate important research findings, clinical guidelines, and policy updates related to lung cancer.
Its members, including active participants from diverse regions, focus on enhancing communication within the IASLC and its members, facilitating global collaboration and awareness on lung cancer research and treatment strategies.
Here are some updates from this committee at the WCLC24:
“Super excited for WCLC24 Communications Workshop!
We are here
Join us for the IASLC Communications Committee Workshop on Saturday, Sept. 7 (14:30-16:30 PT) – Room 26B. You will engage in a lively discussion, network, and exchange ideas with peers!”
“Honored to be part of the IASLC Communications Committee and be part of this 50 year old global organization dedicated to thoracic malignancies increasing engagement with experts and patient advocates in LATAM.”
“Noemi Reguart discusses what does it take to master the media >providing excellent scientific interview and engagement tips for speakers who are English and non-native English speakers.
- Connect with your audience
- Convey your passion
- Use opportunity to educate and inspire”
“Charu Aggarwal discusses how to build a strong Social Media presence and use it for academic advancement.
- Establishing Clear Objectives
- Content Creation and Duration
- Consistency and Branding
- Beyond likes: measure your impact/ engagement”
Read more about WCLC24 on oncodaily.com
Estela (Estelamari) Rodriguez is Associate Director of Community Outreach and Co-Lead of Thoracic Site Disease Group of the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. She is board certified in medical oncology and hematology. She has a special interest in the early detection of lung cancer and increasing access to clinical trials
Aakash Desai is an Assistant Professor at the O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). He focuses on cancer research and treatment, contributing to the advancement of oncology care and education.
Charu Aggarwal, MD, MPH, is an Associate Director and Innovation Faculty member at the Penn Center for Cancer Care Innovation (PC3I) and Director of the Program in Precision Oncology Innovation at PC3I. She holds the title of Leslye Heisler Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania’s Perelman School of Medicine.
Noemi Reguart is a Medical Oncologist at Hospital Clinic Barcelona. Prof. Reguart’s work focuses on translational genomics and targeted therapies in lung cancer. Noemi Reguart earned her Medical Degree from the University of Medicine Lleida, in Spain. She completed her postgraduate training and fellowship in the Oncology Department at Hospital Clinic Barcelona.
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