#ASTRO24 Social Champions & meeting resources, Public comments needed, Bylaws changes
September 18, 2024
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| #ASTRO24 Social Champions and Social Media Meetup |
| Meet our Social Champions for #ASTRO24! They'll be sharing insights, updates and exciting highlights throughout the meeting on X. Follow ASTRO and our Social Champions and use the #ASTRO24 hashtag to join the discussion. Don't miss the Social Media Meetup on Sunday, September 29, from 4:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. by the ASTRO sign in the convention center for a chance to connect with fellow social media enthusiasts, take photos and have fun! |
| Annual Meeting resources |
| It’s not too early to use the Annual Meeting Portal! Log in to the portalto map out your daily schedule by flagging sessions you’d like to attend, browse exhibitors and explore the product showcase. Hear directly from Annual Meeting presenters as they preview their sessions in these short videos. Read through the special edition of ASTROnews, the Annual Meeting Guide, which is packed with details on key sessions of the meeting, the top science being presented, the 2024 ASTRO awardees, and all the details you need to plan your Annual Meeting experience! Lastly, plan some dinners out. ASTRO staff has recommendations for some of their favorite DC eateries. |
| Register NOW for the ROI 5k at #ASTRO24 |
| Lace up your running (or walking!) shoes, and get ready for the 2024 ROI 5k! This annual event welcomes Annual Meeting attendees, vendors and guests to help accelerate #RadOnc research by supporting the Radiation Oncology Institute (ROI) – the ASTRO Foundation. Participants this year will join a sunrise group run along the DC monuments (perfect Instagram photo op!) or complete their 5k at their convenience using Strava – a free app. With your race registration, you’ll receive awesome swag, an invite to our group run on October 1, and access to multiple scenic routes. |
| You’re invited! Attend the Early Career Committee meeting |
| The Early Career Committee will meet on Sunday, September 28, at 8:00 a.m. in the Early Career and Mentoring Lounge, East Salon C of the Convention Center. To facilitate open dialogue and better cater to the needs of Early Career members, the committee meeting is open to all Early Career registered attendees. The Committee plans to host quarterly open meetings for continued process improvement. Mark your calendar for this meeting and other Early Career events. |
| Reminder for public comments deadlines for two guidelines |
| ASTRO requests feedback on the draft guidelines for Radiation Therapy for Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Anal Canal, due Friday, October 4, and the draft ASTRO/ASCO/SSO guideline on Postmastectomy Radiation Therapy (PMRT), due Monday, October 7. You can also access both draft guidelines and their webforms at www.astro.org/PublicComment. |
| ASTRO signs onto letter advocating for annual inflation adjustment |
| ASTRO joined over 120 organizations in a letter to congressional leadership advocating for Medicare physician payments to be adjusted each year with an inflationary update. Check out What’s Happening in Washington for more details. |
| DOE-NIH Workshop – September 27 |
| The DOE-NIH Workshop on Computational Modeling to Advance Novel Medical Isotopes for Radiotheranostics is being held on September 27, in Washington, DC. The workshop will focus on identifying opportunities, developing strategies, and building interdisciplinary teams to leverage computational modeling, successfully translate novel medical isotopes, and develop improved radiopharmaceutical theranostics for cancer. Register for in-person or virtual attendance. |
