AM24 early-bird rates end soon, LBA submission site now open, ASTRO names new CEO
June 26, 2024
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ASTRO 2024: Don’t miss out on the discounted Early-bird rate – ending tomorrow, June 27 The 66th ASTRO Annual Meeting will be held September 29 – October 2, in Washington, DC, with preconference programming on September 28. During ASTRO 2024, you’ll hear from experts in radiation oncology discussing the trends and topics impacting the field now and in the future. The scientific program includes the Plenary and Clinical Trials along with Science Highlights and Cancer Breakthroughs sessions and so much more. Hurry — fees increase on Friday! Register now to save. And don’t forget, our full conference registration packages include the Practical Radiation Oncology Program and Meeting onDemand! |
| ASTRO 2024: Late-breaking abstracts are now being accepted through July 12 |
| The ASTRO 2024 Late-breaking Abstract (LBA) submission site is now open. ASTRO recognizes that the results of some highly significant and timely studies may not have been available at the time of the earlier abstract submission deadline. Late-breaking abstract submissions allow authors a chance to submit their newly available research, ensuring that the ASTRO program includes the most timely, novel and cutting-edge studies available. Want some tips on writing your research abstract? Download the free presentation, How to Write a Research Abstract for a Meeting, from the ASTRO Academy. Submissions will be accepted through 11:59 p.m. Pacific time, Friday, July 12. |
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ASTRO names Vivek Kavadi, MD, MBA, FASTRO, as new CEO Following a nationwide search, ASTRO announced Vivek S. Kavadi, MD, MBA, FASTRO, as CEO of the Society effective November 1, 2024. Dr. Kavadi will succeed Laura Thevenot, who previously announced her intent to retire after leading the organization since 2002. "I am deeply honored to step into the CEO role at ASTRO to help advance our wonderful specialty,” said Dr. Kavadi. Read more in ASTRO's release. |
| Reminder to cast your vote |
| Cast your vote in the 2024 ASTRO Board elections. The ballot closes at 5:00 p.m. Eastern time on Friday, July 5. View the nominees and then log in with your email address and password to access the ballot and instructions. Email Membership if you need assistance with your login information. |
| On Target: ASTRO podcasts for patients |
| Two new podcasts have been added to On Target, ASTRO’s podcast channel. Podcasts are available on Spotify and iTunes and can be streamed directly from our website. |
| Task force guideline application open |
| ASTRO will begin initiating a task force to develop a guideline replacement on Hypofractionated Radiation Therapy for Localized Prostate Cancer. ASTRO strives to avoid bias and to assemble diverse task forces with respect to race, ethnicity, gender, experience, practice setting and geographic location. To expand the pool of potential task force members, we’ve implemented a new process so that interested members may apply for consideration. Please apply or forward this application form to colleagues that may be interested. The application deadline is July 29. |
| Host a member of Congress at your clinic | |
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ASTRO is encouraging our U.S. members to help build momentum for ASTRO’s legislative priorities by inviting your representative and senators on a tour of your practice during Congress’ annual August recess. A site tour is one of the most effective ways to generate congressional support, as it gives members of Congress a firsthand look at how their decisions affect the way in which health care is delivered to constituents. Learn more about what it takes to host a tour from radiation oncologists Ben Wilkinson, MD, and Lauran Tait, MD, who hosted U.S. Congressman Jimmy Panetta (D-CA), a cosponsor of the ROCR Act, for a tour earlier this year. |
