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Countdown to ASTRO 2024, Research funding opportunities, Public comment needed for two guidelines

September 4, 2024

Counting down to Annual Meeting: Highlights and reminders
In a little over three weeks, we will welcome many of you to Washington, DC, for ASTRO’s 66th Annual Meeting. As you make your final preparations, here are a few reminders and highlights:
ASTRO 2024 housing deadline tomorrow, September 5
As an ASTRO attendee, you have exclusive access to the lowest available rates at all official hotels. To take advantage of these great deals, make sure you book your hotel reservation through the 2024 ASTRO Annual Meeting official housing agent, SPARGO, Inc. The reservation must be made prior to 5:00 p.m. Eastern time tomorrow, September 5. After this date, hotel availability will be limited and rates may be higher. To reserve your housing, visit www.astro.org/amhousing. For additional assistance, contact the ASTRO Housing Center at 1-800-541-6058 or 571-549-4534.
Check out recommendations by HEDI and the Women in Radiation Oncology Affinity Group
ASTRO, under the guidance of the HEDI Council and subcommittees such as the Women in Radiation Oncology Affinity Group, has made an intentional effort to support and celebrate diversity within our radiation oncology community. These efforts are highlighted in this week’s blog, where members of the Women in RO Affinity Group compiled a list of sessions, events and resources.
ASTRO 2024 medical student opportunities
Calling all undergraduate, graduate and medical students interested in learning more about careers in radiation oncology! ASTRO along with ARRO are eager to present the 2024 ARRO Medical Student Workshop on Saturday, September 28, from 12:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Eastern time. The program has been designed to help medical students navigate choosing and securing a residency position in radiation oncology.

The Aspiring Scientists and Physicians Program, which aims to connect students from backgrounds historically underrepresented in medicine to peers, residents and faculty, will provide students with critical advice on taking the next steps in a career in radiation oncology. This program is designed for undergraduate, graduate and medical students and will take place on Sunday, September 29, from 11:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Eastern time.

Both programs will be offered in-person and on the ASTRO 2024 virtual platform. Students should register in advance by Thursday, September 12.
Annual Meeting Guide
Hot off the press! Explore the 2024 Annual Meeting Guide, the special Fall issue of ASTROnews that serves as your guide to the 66th ASTRO Annual Meeting. Read more about key sessions and highlights of the meeting, keynotes, the top science being presented, the 2024 ASTRO awardees, and all the details you need to plan your Annual Meeting experience.
Private interview rooms
ASTRO offers private interview rooms for rent during the Annual Meeting. These rooms are ideal if you have multiple interviews to conduct or prefer to interview applicants in a private setting. A limited number of private interview rooms are available for three-hour periods. Email Todd Karstaedt for more information and to book in advance.
Congratulations to the 2024 ASTRO-BCRF Annual Meeting Trainee Travel Award recipients!
We are pleased to announce the 10 recipients of the inaugural ASTRO-BCRF Trainee Travel Awards to foster diversity, equity and inclusion at the ASTRO Annual Meeting. These awards aim to increase the engagement, education and professional development of trainees from historically marginalized and underrepresented demographic groups in medicine and science. Learn more about the ASTRO-BCRF Trainee Travel Awards Recipients and keep an eye out for information on next year’s award cycle.
 
ASCO call for abstracts #GI25 and #GU25
The 2025 ASCO Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium is accepting abstract submissions until September 24. In addition, the 2025 ASCO Genitourinary Cancers Symposium is accepting abstract submissions until October 15. Submit your research to these leading, multidisciplinary events for new, innovative research in GI and GU cancers. ASTRO is a co-sponsor of these meetings.
 
Deadlines approaching for research funding opportunities
ASTRO partners with the American Cancer Society and the Melanoma Research Alliance to provide career development research opportunities. ASTRO also partners with the RTOG-Foundation to support a NRG Health Equity Fellowship to train the next generation of NCTN investigators. Please visit ASTRO’s Funding Opportunities page to learn more about these partnerships and deadlines.
 
ASTRO seeks public comments for two guidelines
ASTRO requests feedback on the draft guideline Radiation Therapy for Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Anal Canal. This guideline focuses on adult patients with stages I-III squamous cell anal cancer, provides guidance on the indications for RT, systemic therapy and surgery, and gives recommendations for RT treatment planning and response assessment and follow-up. Please review the guideline and submit comments through the webform by Friday, October 4.

ASTRO also seeks feedback on the draft ASTRO/ASCO/SSO guideline on Postmastectomy Radiation Therapy (PMRT). The guideline focuses on the indications for PMRT in the upfront surgical setting and after neoadjuvant systemic therapy, and provides guidance on appropriate target volumes, dosing and treatment techniques. Please review the guideline and submit comments through the webform by Monday, October 7.

You can also access both draft guidelines and their webforms at www.astro.org/PublicComment.
 
Amar Rewari, MD, MBA, FASTRO, appointed Health Policy Council Vice-chair
ASTRO’s Board of Directors has appointed Amar Rewari, MD, MBA, FASTRO, to serve as the Vice-chair of the Health Policy (HP) Council filling the vacancy created by the hiring of current HP Vice-chair Vivek Kavadi, MD, MBA, FASTRO, as the incoming ASTRO CEO. Dr. Rewari has been in clinical practice for 15 years and currently serves as the Chief of Radiation Oncology for Luminis Health. For more information, see What’s Happening in Washington.
 
NRC releases Information Notice on administration of radiopharmaceuticals
On August 9, the NRC issued an Information Notice to inform licensees of recent reported medical events that involved the administration of therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals and does not impose new requirements or need for action. The NRC expects that recipients will review the information for applicability to their facilities and consider actions, as appropriate. For more information, please see What’s Happening in Washington.
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