Educational Sessions

These sessions offer multidisciplinary explorations of focused topics related to thoracic oncology. Particular care was taken to ensure that these sessions are integrated in terms of such issues as surgical, radiation, and medical oncology; symptom management; health services research; global perspectives; and pathology, as appropriate.

 

Highlights of the Day Sessions

In these sessions experts in the field will summarize the essence of selected abstracts of clinical/translational research presented on the previous day.

 

Interactive Grand Rounds Sessions

These sessions invite active participation of audience using interactive keypad technology. After a brief introductory lecture, a typical case scenario will be presented for discussion with a series of questions for the audience to answer.

 

Meet the Professor (MTP) Sessions

These sessions provide open discussion between recognized experts and session attendees, with an opportunity for attendees to interact personally with the experts.

 

Mini Symposia Sessions

In these sessions, reports on the latest scientific results, controversial issues, and emerging concepts will be presented. Experts in the field place the studies in the appropriate context based on the strength of the evidence and critically discuss the conclusions in terms of their applicability to clinical practice.

 

Plenary Sessions and Presidential Symposium

In Plenary sessions, several lectures which are of particular interest, importance, and relevance to attendees, will be presented. Top-scoring abstracts selected by the Scientific Committee will be presented in the Presidential Symposium on 6 July.

 

Proffered Paper Sessions

These sessions include 10-minute didactic presentations of selected abstracts of scientific research in clinical trials, basic and translational research by topics. Experts in the field serve as discussants to place research findings into perspective.

 

Poster Discussion Sessions

Selected papers will be presented as ePosters (electronic posters) in the Exhibit Hall and will be highlighted in Poster Discussion Sessions. In these sessions leading experts will summarize the finding of related papers and will provide commentary on the research and outcomes, followed by a discussion in which the ePoster presenters are asked to participate.

 

Poster Sessions

A multitude of abstracts will be selected for Poster presentations. The traditional Posters will be displayed in the Exhibit Hall. Presenting Authors of these posters are asked to stand by their posters at a specified time to explain their research and answer questions from delegates.

 

Young Investigator’s Session

The Young Investigator’s Session, which is designed specifically for medical professionals in training and those in the early stages of their career, will provide a unique opportunity to interact with recognized leaders in the field of thoracic oncology. The session will also provide practical, treatment-oriented, and career-related information.

 

Hands-On Training Sessions

These courses will provide a fantastic opportunity specifically for young investigators to receive one-on-one guidance from leading international experts. Groups of maximum 20 people will be led by international leaders in the field of pulmonary medicine and surgery. Repeated self performances using various systems and models will guarantee a wonderful and valuable learning experience.

 

Industry Supported Symposia

Industry Supported Symposia will be offered to conference attendees free of charge. These will be sponsored by a variety of pharmaceutical companies. See the “Program at a Glance” for dates and times. Information on speakers and specific topics will be available on the Conference website in spring 2011. You are encouraged to attend these symposia as the topics have been chosen after consultation with the Scientific Committee and will compliment the Plenary Sessions and Mini Symposia Sessions of the Conference.