Welcome to the 2012 Thoracic SymposiumOn behalf of ASTRO, ASCO, IASLC and The University of Chicago, it is a pleasure to welcome you to the 2012 Chicago Multidisciplinary Symposium in Thoracic Oncology at the Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile. |
Pathologist to give keynote address todayToday at 10:30 a.m. Central time, Ignacio I. Wistuba, MD, will give a keynote address on “The Role of the Pathologist in the Treatment of Non-small Cell Lung Cancer in 2012”. This is the first time that a pathologist has been selected as a keynote speaker for a Chicago Multidisciplinary Symposium in Thoracic Oncology. |
Oral Abstract Session to examine impact of lung cancer research on enhanced patient careToday’s Oral Abstract Session at 3:00 p.m. focuses on how the molecular fingerprint of lung cancer can be exploited to enhance patient care. Studies represent cutting-edge research regarding the molecular underpinnings of lung cancer that hold promise for future therapeutic interventions. |
Inaugural evening poster discussion tonight at 5:30New this year, the poster discussion session will take place in conjunction with the poster reception tonight. Attendees are invited to take their refreshments into Grand Ballroom I-III at 5:30 p.m. for the Poster Discussion Session. |
DAILY HIGLIGHTS
10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Grand Ballroom I-III
General Session II: Keynote I - The Role of the Pathologist in the Treatment of Non-small Cell Lung Cancer in 2012
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Grand Ballroom I-III
Oral Abstract Session I
5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Grand Ballroom I-III
Poster Discussion