SCIENCE WITHOUT BOUNDARIES: UNITING THE WORLD AGAINST THORACIC CANCER

SEPTEMBER 12-15, 2026

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IASLC 2024 World Conference on lung cancer

WCLC 2024 - San Diego

The World Conference on Lung Cancer 2024 took place in vibrant San Diego and celebrated the 50th anniversary of the IASLC. Attendees joined commemorative events, including a lively block party in the iconic Gaslamp Quarter. The conference united global lung cancer experts, featuring collaborative sessions focused on the latest research and innovations in lung cancer care.

Conference Information:

Conference Chairs:

Narjust Florez

Linda Martin

Sandip Patel

Fabio Ynoe de Moraes

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Wclc 2024 Program:

Program Committee

The WCLC 2024 Program Committee assembled top experts in lung cancer research and care, developing a robust agenda that explored innovative treatments, cutting-edge research, and critical issues impacting the field today.

Track Chair: Carolyn Dresler, USA
Track Chair: Laura Mezquita, Spain
Marcelo Corassa, Brazil
Manfred Neuberger, Austria
Tercia Reis, Brazil
Biago Ricciuti, Italy
Abhishek Shankar, India
Randi Williams, USA

Track Chair: Marie-Liesse Asselin Labat, Australia
Track Chair: Andres Cardona, Columbia
Upal Basu Roy, USA
Lauren Byers, USA
Magnus Dillon, UK
Mervat El Deftar, Egypt
Ivan Gonzalez Espinoza, Mexico
Mariam Jamal-Hanjani, UK
Triparna Sen, USA

Track Chair: Jonathan Ostrem, USA
Track Chair: Kate Sutherland, Australia
Nicolaus Andratschke, Switzerland
Fiona Blackhall, UK
Yuchen Han, China
Cheryl Ho, Canada
Deepali Jain, India
Robert Rintoul, UK
Fernando Santini, USA

Track Chair: Gerard Silvestri, USA
Track Chair: Chi-Fu Yang, USA
Milena Cavic, Serbia
Long Jiang, China
Rachael Murray, UK
Coral Olanzagasti, USA
Betty Tong, USA
Lorraine Tyler, Australia*

Track Chair: Anne Hsu, Singapore
Track Chair: Jacob Sands, USA
Jeremy Erasmus, USA
David Feller-Kopman, USA
Zeno Gouw, Netherlands
Mirella Marino, Italy
Takahiro Nakajima, Japan
Valerie Rusch, USA

Track Chair: Wendy Cooper, Australia
Track Chair: Rosalyn Juergens, Canada
Sabina Berezowska, Switzerland
Guilherme Harada, Brazil
Jia Luo, USA
Ellen Caroline Nascimento, Brazil
Jan Von Der Thusen, Netherlands
Yasushi Yatabe, Japan

Track Chair: Jazmin Eckhaus, Australia
Track Chair: Pamela Samson, USA
Delphine Antoni, France
Antonio Calles, Spain
Tina Cascone, USA
Yuko Oya, Japan
Martin Reck, Germany
Jonathon Spicer, Canada
Ricardo Terra, Brazil

Track Chair: Jessica Donington, USA
Track Chair: Corinne Faivre-Finn, UK
Track Chair: Ryan Gentzler, USA
Nasser Altorki, USA
Christine Bestvina, USA
Qian Chu, China
Seamus Cotter, Ireland
Michael MacManus, Australia
Marco Scarci, UK

Track Chair: Elizabeth David, USA
Track Chair: Alexander Louie, Canada
Kevin Chua, Singapore
Cassandra Dickens, Australia
Lilian Faroni, Brazil
Matthias Guckenberger, Switzerland
Jii Bum Lee, South Korea
Pablo Munoz Schuffenegger, Chile

Track Chair: Ben Levy, USA
Track Chair: Vanita Noronha, India
Charu Aggarwal, USA
Lisa Briggs, Australia
Mauricio Cuello, Uruguay
Gerard Hanna, UK
Kirsty Lee, Hong Kong
Nandini Menon, India

Track Chair: Tom John, Australia
Track Chair: Jarushka Naidoo, Ireland
Clarissa Baldotto, Brazil
Puey Ling Chia, Singapore
Anil Tibdewal, India
Luciana Holtz, Brazil
Misako Nagasaka, USA
Antonio Passaro, Italy
Luis Raez, USA

Track Chair: Prunella Blinman, Australia
Track Chair: Stephen Liu, USA
Melissa Culligan, United States
Alessandra Curioni, Switzerland
Ivy Elkins, USA*
Koichi Goto, Japan
Sewanti Lemaye, India
Victor Marcondes, Brazil
David Planchard, France
Li Yu, China

Track Chair: Aaron Tan, Singapore
Track Chair: Saiama Waqar, USA
Track Chair: Ben Slotman, Netherlands
Lynnette Fernandez-Cuesta, France
Andrea Fung, Canada
Julie George, Germany
Angus Pratt, Canada
Motoko Tachihara, Japan
Abraham Wu, USA

Track Chair: Prasad Adusumilli, USA
Track Chair: Sonja Klebe, Australia
John Cho, Canada
Nicolas Girard, France
Aaron Mansfield, USA
Melina Marmarelis, USA
Enrico Ruffini, Italy
Rachel Thomas, UK
Mylene Truong, USA

Track Chair: Cristiane Bergerot, Brazil
Track Chair: Laura Petrillo, USA
Track Chair: Ludmila Svodoba, USA
Megan Daly, USA
Simon Dunne, Ireland
Michael Franco, Australia
Maria Ftanou, Australia
Stephanie McDonald, USA
Lucia Viola, Colombia

Track Chair: Caleb Egwuenu, Nigeria
Track Chair: Lillian Leigh, Australia
Oscar Arrieta, Mexico
Stefano Cafarotti, Switzerland
Janet Freeman-Daily, USA
Angeline Low, Australia
Kim Norris, USA
Shani Shilo, Israel
Antoinette Wozniak, USA

Track Chair: Pedro Aguiar, Brazil
Track Chair: Verna Vanderpuye, Ghana
Fumiko Chino, USA
Jose Corona-Cruz, Mexico
Anne Fraser, New Zealand
Wee Yao Koh, Singapore
Clarissa Mathias, Brazil
Shruti Patel, USA
Noemi Reguart, Spain
Navneet Singh, India

*Earlier in 2024 the lung cancer community lost two beloved advocates and committee members Lorraine Tyler and Ivy Elkins.

We are grateful for the impact they made to lung cancer research and advocacy. Their legacy inspires us to push forward in our mission.

They will be deeply missed.

CME Information

WCLC 2024 provided Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits for healthcare professionals, offering valuable opportunities to deepen their knowledge, enhance clinical skills, and fulfill ongoing education requirements in lung cancer care.

The claim credit process and conference evaluation will be available online starting Sept. 10 through Dec. 31, 2024, in the IASLC Lung Cancer 360. Log in using your Lung Cancer 360 Username and Password, select the sessions you attended, complete the conference evaluation, and download your certificate. If you are new to Lung Cancer 360 or forgot your password, click the Reset Password link.

For assistance, please email [email protected].

Physicians
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME). The International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer designates the “other activity” (a live conference offered in a hybrid format including recorded virtual participation) format for this educational activity for a maximum of 107.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nurse Practitioners and Registered Nurses
For the purpose of recertification, the American Nurses Credentialing Center accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ issued by organizations accredited by the ACCME (Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education).

Physician Assistants
The National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) states that the AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ are acceptable for continuing medical education requirements for recertification.

The below list includes countries that accept ACCME-accredited continuing medical education (CME). Please note that some countries that accept ACCME-accredited education do not have specific credit requirements for their physicians.

  • Antigua & Barbuda
    REGULATOR
    Antigua & Barbuda Medical Council
  • Austria
    REGULATOR
    Austrian Academy of Physicians on behalf of the Austrian Medical Chamber
  • Bahamas
    REGULATOR
    Bahamas Medical Council
  • Belgium
    REGULATOR
    Group of Belgian Professional Unions of Specialist Doctors
  • Bhutan
    REGULATOR
    Medical and Health Professional Council, Royal Government of Bhutan
  • Croatia
    REGULATOR
    Croatian Medical Chamber
  • Gambia, The
    REGULATOR
    The Medical and Dental Council of the Gambia
  • Germany
    REGULATOR
    State Chambers of Physicians in the 16 federal states
    (only in-person, live events)
  • India, State of Punjab
    REGULATOR
    Punjab Medical Council
  • Israel
    REGULATOR
    Scientific Council, Israeli Medical Association
  • Jamaica
    REGULATOR
    Medical Council of Jamaica
  • Kuwait
    REGULATOR
    Professional Licensing – Ministry of Health
  • Malawi
    REGULATOR
    Medical Council of Malawi
  • Netherlands, The
    REGULATOR
    Royal Dutch Society of the Promotion of Medicine
  • Oman
    REGULATOR
    Oman Medical Specialty Board
  • Qatar
    REGULATOR
    Accreditation Section of the Department of Healthcare Professions of the Qatar Ministry of Public Health
  • Rwanda
    REGULATOR
    Rwanda Medical & Dental Council
  • Saudi Arabia
    REGULATOR
    Saudi Commission for Health Specialties
  • Singapore
    REGULATOR
    Singapore Medical Council
  • South Africa
    REGULATOR
    Health Professions Council of South Africa
  • Spain
    REGULATOR
    Spanish Medical Professional Accreditation Council for CPD/CME
  • Sri Lanka
    REGULATOR
    Sri Lanka Medical Council, Sri Lanka Medical Association, and the Ministry of Health
  • Sweden
    REGULATOR
    Swedish Medical Association
  • Trinidad & Tobago
    REGULATOR
    The Trinidad and Tobago Medical Association
  • Turkey
    REGULATOR
    Turkish Medical Association CME-CPD Accreditation Council
  • United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi
    REGULATOR
    Department of Health
  • United Arab Emirates, Dubai
    REGULATOR
    Dubai Health Authority

The International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC) complies with the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME). IASLC applies these Standards throughout the educational planning process to ensure independence, balance, objectivity and scientific rigor for all Continuing Medical Education (CME) activities. 

In compliance with the ACCME Standards, each individual in a position to control the content of a CME activity is required to disclose all financial relationships with ACCME defined ineligible companies. All disclosures are reviewed to identify relevant financial relationships and any conflicts of interest are mitigated before the individual can assume their role in the activity. 

All disclosures will be available to participants via the conference app and on the conference website.

This activity may or may not discuss investigational, unapproved, or off-label use of drugs. Learners are advised to consult prescribing information for any products discussed. The information provided in this accredited activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent clinical judgment of a healthcare professional relative to diagnostic, treatment, or management options for a specific patient’s medical condition. The opinions expressed in the content are solely those of the individual faculty members and do not reflect those of the IASLC or any company that provided commercial support for this activity.

The IASLC 2024 World Conference on Lung Cancer (WCLC 2024) is the world’s largest international conference for clinicians, researchers and scientists in the field of lung cancer and thoracic oncology. Bringing together lung cancer specialists from around the world and across disciplines, the conference offers opportunities for learning and sharing the latest developments in lung cancer and thoracic malignancy research, prevention, diagnosis, treatment and management. With 20 educational tracks and over 300 global experts as invited speakers, WCLC 2024 provides a robust, comprehensive scientific program encompassing cutting edge knowledge on subjects such as tumor biomarkers, clinical trials, targeted therapies, liquid biopsy, lung cancer screening, immunotherapy, tobacco control and patient advocacy. Sessions include plenaries with live Q&A, expert lectures, panel discussions, oral abstracts and posters.

The IASLC 2024 World Conference on Lung Cancer is designed to meet the educational needs of researchers and healthcare professionals who diagnose and treat patients with lung cancer, including medical oncologists, thoracic surgeons, pulmonologists, radiation oncologists, radiologists, pathologists, advanced practice nurses, and physician assistants.

At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be able to: 

  • Synthesize cutting-edge research from clinical trials and translational studies conducted around the world to deepen knowledge within primary specialty area(s) and broaden knowledge of other specialties.
  • Apply evidence-based recommendations and clinical practice guidelines to diagnose and manage thoracic malignancies.
  • Collaborate on multidisciplinary teams to improve patient diagnostic, therapeutic, and palliative care through an equitable, quality, and value lens.
  • Engage and empower patients to become active participants in their treatment. 
  • Illustrate the importance of scientific advances in the epidemiology and biology of thoracic cancer that have the potential to lead to impactful outcomes for patients and the public.
  • Advocate for lung cancer prevention strategies including tobacco control, smoking cessation, reducing environmental risks, and broader implementation of low-dose CT screening programs worldwide.

The official language of the IASLC 2024 World Conference on Lung Cancer is English.

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