Features
The Features section includes articles on topics, events, people, and initiatives of interest to the oncology community.
ASCO International Development and Education Award: Celebrating 20 Years of Meaningful Global Impact
Aug 24, 2022
For two decades, ASCO has provided support for early-career oncologists in LMICs through its IDEA Award to help ensure that members from around the globe are engaged in the oncology community and have the knowledge and resources to deliver the highest quality care.
Jul 20, 2022
The Carson Leslie Foundation (CLF), has committed new research grant funding for a promising early-career investigator.
Jul 20, 2022
2022 International Women Who Conquer Cancer (WWCC) Mentorship Award recipient, Dr. Cynthia Villarreal-Garza, hopes to continue working to address gender disparities that hinder career advancement
Jul 01, 2022
Dr. Merry Jennifer Markham and Dr. Julie R. Gralow discuss the early days of the pandemic, the importance of clear communication, and lessons for the oncology community.
Jun 13, 2022
"More than anything else, what influences my presidential agenda is the fact that I am first and foremost a clinician. Everything I do is influenced by what I have learned from my patients, including my work as a researcher, mentor, and administrator," Dr. Winer said.
Jun 07, 2022
In an excerpt from The Cancer Letter, members of the oncology community reflect on memorable moments from past ASCO Annual Meetings, including scientific highlights, networking and collaboration, and personal friendships.
Jun 06, 2022
At the 2022 ASCO Annual Meeting Opening Session, 2021-2022 president Dr. Everett E. Vokes delivered his presidential address on the theme "Advancing Equitable Cancer Care Through Innovation."
May 25, 2022
To highlight cancer care inequities during the COVID-19 pandemic, ASCO launched a data visualization tool that allows users to explore geographic distribution of systemic and socioeconomic factors that influence cancer care delivery in the United States.
May 19, 2022
"I essentially was traveling 5 hours in the darkness to meet someone on the border in some parking lot," said Dr. Gennady Bratslavsky. "This is a time when you just say, 'I’m taking a risk,' and you have to trust people."
May 12, 2022
Dr. Nina Shah recognizes that women need to make up a greater proportion of the fabric of the scientific establishment at higher levels.