The UAB Lung Cancer Update serves as a platform for continuing education, networking, and promoting innovative approaches to reducing the global burden of lung cancer.
The UAB Lung Cancer Update is an annual event dedicated to advancing education, collaboration, and innovation in lung cancer care. Hosted by UAB Medicine and the UAB O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center, it brings together health care providers, researchers, and experts to discuss the latest developments in treatment, clinical trials, and patient support. The event provides valuable learning opportunities, keynote speeches, panel discussions, and networking sessions, all aimed at reducing the global burden of lung cancer.
2025 UAB Medicine Lung Cancer Update
When
Friday, November 14, 2025 - Saturday, November 15, 2025
Where
UAB Altec/Styslinger Genomic Medicine & Data Sciences
701 19th Street South, Birmingham, AL 35233
Directions
Reception on Friday, November 14, 2025, from 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Didactic Sessions on Saturday, November 15, 2025, from 7:45 am to 4:00 pm
Agenda & Speakers
Friday, Nov. 14, 2025
| 6:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m | Reception and dinner |
| 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m | Live music and libations |
| 7:30 p.m. - 7:45 p.m. | Leading in Health Care - James Stoller |
| 7:45 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. | Keynote speaker – Stacy B Lee Navigating Conflict: Building Resilient Teams for Lung Cancer Care |
Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025
| 7:45 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. | Registration and Breakfast |
| 8:45 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. | State of Lung Cancer - Hitesh Batra |
| 9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. | Community as a Catalyst: MSLCRT and the Power of Local Partnerships - Pierre De Delva, Amy Ellis, Jennifer Myrick |
| 9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. | Precision Oncology: What’s New in Targeted Therapies and Trials - Maya Khalil |
| 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. | Patient-Centered Navigation: Stories and Strategies for Success Moderator – Adam Kole a. Lung Cancer Patient Perspective b. Lung cancer navigation program - Denise Cortez, Dorothea Staursky |
| 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. | Break/Industry Exhibit Booth time |
| 11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. | Pushing Boundaries in Diagnostic Bronchoscopy – Neeraj Desai |
| 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Refining the Surgical Margin: Innovations in Sub-lobar Resection - Frank Gleason |
| 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Lunch/Industry Exhibit Booth time |
| 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Keynote Speaker – James Stoller Building an Effective Health Care Team |
| 2:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. | Break/Industry Exhibit Booth time |
| 2:15 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. | Keynote Speaker – James Stoller Building an Effective Health Care Team |
| 3:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. | Break/Industry Exhibit Booth time |
| 3:45 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Multidisciplinary Perspectives on Neoadjuvant Therapya. Surgery perspective – Benjamin Wei b. Oncology perspective – Aakash Desai c. Radiation Oncology – Chris Dobelbower d. Panel Discussion Moderator – Maya Khalil |
| 4:30 p.m. | Closing Reflections |
Hotel Accommodations
Valley Hotel Homewood Birmingham, Curio Collection by Hilton
2727 18th Street South, Homewood, AL 35209
Directions
Other Information
- Sponsored by the Thoracic Cancer Management Team of the UAB O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center.
- CME and CNE credits have been applied for.
Note: Registration is free, but limited.
Contact Information
For more information about the event, please contact:
Becca Holt, Program Manager II
(205) 934-5548
rpholt@uabmc.edu