Highlights from The LEAD Conference 2024

The Leadership, Empowerment, and Development (LEAD) Conference 2024 took place from September 27th- 28th at the Loews Coronado Bay Resort, Coronado.

The Leadership, Empowerment, and Development (LEAD) Conference focuses on women in oncology and hematology.

Its aim is to empower female leaders in these fields through crucial clinical updates, career development opportunities, and professional networking. Sessions will cover the significance of women’s leadership, career workshops, and clinical discussions on biomarkers and oncology therapies.

Doctors and Healthcare Professionals shared their insights on social media:

Ana I. Velázquez Mañana:

“My energy cup is full after 2 days of Women In Oncology leadership and empowerment!

Grateful for my co-chairs Julie Brahmer, Catherine Lai, Rachna Shroff, all the amazing speakers and attendees, the BioAscend staff, our advisory committee, and all our sponsors who made LEAD2024 possible!

We can’t wait to see you next year at LEAD2025!”

Narjust Florez:

“Amazing morning discussing challenges and opportunities for women in oncology at LEAD24.”

Devika Das:

“I am very animated and emotional talking about my journey as an immigrant woman in oncology leadership!

I am extremely grateful for the various folks who have helped me along this way and hoping to pass it on. Thank you to the chairs of LEAD24 for inviting me!”

Rana McKay:

“Love these amazing women!! Rising stars in the field!”

Toni Choueiri:

“Congratulations to Rana McKay and Nazli Dizman on being named the 2024 Woman Oncologist of the Year and Rising Star of the Year at LEAD2024.

Both exceptional role models!”

Ariela Marshall:

“What a privilege to moderate this honest, heartfelt, and meaningful discussion between four superstar women leaders in hematology-oncology!”

BioAscend:

“Our first vignette presenter Cynthia Accuosti Jones is opening the conference with her journey to becoming Vice President, Commercial Autoantibody and Maternal Fetal Disease Area Leader at Janssen Global Services.”

Julie Brahmer:

“Some coffee and a meditation to get ready for the 6th Annual #LEAD2024 conference. Leadership Empowerment and Development enriching experiences for Women in Hematology and Oncology. So excited!”

Arya Roy:

“Congratulations to the amazing Nazli Dizman who always inspires us!! Congratulations to
Rana McKay.”

Reem Hoteit:

“Attended enlightening presentations at the Lebanese Epidemiological Association’s annual conference LEAD24, around the theme of Vaccines and Vaccination. Valuable discussions shaping public health strategies.”

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