Comments needed on Gliomas guideline, Seed Grants and Scientific Challenges, NRC Commissioner
January 15, 2025
| Last call! Comment period extended to January 20 for Grade 4 Gliomas draft guideline |
| ASTRO needs your feedback on the draft guideline on Radiation Therapy for WHO Grade 4 Diffuse Glioma (replacing the 2016 Glioblastoma Guideline). The scope of the guideline is to provide updated recommendations on RT for patients with grade 4 adult-type diffuse glioma including diagnosis and treatment, integration of molecular markers, advanced imaging techniques and novel therapeutics. Please review the guideline and submit comments by Monday, January 20. |
| How to Say No - DEIinRO Webinar |
| Registration is open for the upcoming DEIinRO webinar, How to Say No, on January 31, 12:00 p.m. Eastern time. The webinar will feature Suzanne Evans, MD, MPH, FASTRO, focusing on strategies for setting healthy professional boundaries, how to address the pressures that can arise from balancing numerous responsibilities and opportunities, and practical tips on making work more manageable. The session will include interactive small group discussion examining specific scenarios and allow participants to practice how to assertively manage professional demands while maintaining positive relationships with colleagues and supervisors. Register for this free course today! |
| Medical Student Q&A on January 16, 8:00 p.m. Eastern time |
| Are you a medical student looking to learn more about the field of radiation oncology? Do you know medical students interested in radiation oncology? Join us for our bi-monthly Medical Student Q&A on Thursday, January 16, at 8:00 p.m. Eastern time, where you will have the opportunity to meet faculty and resident radiation oncologists and ask any questions you have about how radiation is used to treat cancer, career paths within the specialty, research opportunities, the residency application process and tips for being a competitive applicant. Learn more and register. |
| Is your practice accredited? | |
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ASTRO believes that APEx is the right choice for any radiation oncology practice and knows that the results are worth the effort. Sign up for a personalized, one-on-one meeting in January to start your practice's path to joining the APEx accredited practices.
APEx is also seeking radiation oncologists from the central U.S. region to apply as surveyors. We are particularly seeking candidates with extensive expertise in proton and radiopharmaceutical therapies. Visit the APEx Surveyor webpage to learn more about the role and requirements, and contact APEX Support with questions. Take the next step in advancing excellence – apply today! |
| Plan your ASTRO Seed Grant proposal now |
| We're thrilled to announce the upcoming ASTRO Residents/Fellows Radiation Oncology Seed Grants, designed to support innovative research projects at their early stages. This year, the funding amount for ASTRO Seed Grants has increased from $25,000 to $50,000. Please check out the Request for Proposals for details. Don't miss this chance to take your ideas to the next level! Applications are due February 7, 2025. |
| Join the ASTRO-AstraZeneca SCLC Therapy Challenge 2025 |
| This initiative, in partnership with AstraZeneca's externally sponsored research, aims to foster innovative research in multimodality combination therapies for Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC). By supporting collaborative efforts and advancing radiation oncology leadership, the challenge provides a unique opportunity to drive scientific discovery and improve treatment outcomes for SCLC patients. Applications will be accepted February 14 through April 30, 2025. Read more on the scientific challenges and register for an engaging webinar on January 31 with Percy Lee, MD, FASTRO, where he will explore the details of this scientific challenge. |
| New Blog – Learn more about ASTRO’s new public awareness campaign, RT in Focus | |
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ASTRO recently launched a new online public education campaign, Radiation Therapy in Focus (RT in Focus), a multi-pronged online effort. RT in Focus is designed to help people feel less overwhelmed upon receiving a diagnosis of cancer, and to learn about the benefits of radiation therapy and help them make an informed treatment decision. Find out more details about the strategy behind the campaign and resources available for you and your patients. |
| Nominations and applications are now open for 2025 ASTRO Recognition Awards |
| The nomination period for the prestigious ASTRO Gold Medal is now underway. Every year, ASTRO honors up to three individuals with its most esteemed award, paying tribute to their outstanding contributions to the field of radiation oncology. Nomination letters must be submitted by April 11.
Additionally, applications for the 2025 ASTRO Fellow designation are currently being accepted. Last year, ASTRO inducted its second-largest class of fellows since the program's inception in 2006! The final deadline to submit applications and all required materials is May 2. For further details, visit the Recognition Awards section of the ASTRO website. |
| Matthew Marzano sworn in as NRC Commissioner |
| On January 8, 2025, Matthew J. Marzano, was sworn in as Nuclear Regulatory Commission Commissioner, filling the last open seat on the Commission. His term expires June 30, 2028. Mr. Marzano most recently served as an Idaho National Laboratory detailee on the Senate Energy and Public Works Committee where he advised the committee on policy matters relating to clean air, climate and energy. |
