2025 World Conference on Lung Cancer
September 24, 2025
Faculty and trainees from the Stanford Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery were at the forefront of global lung cancer innovation at the IASLC 2025 World Conference on Lung Cancer (WCLC 2025). Held in Barcelona, Spain, from September 6–9, the event convened over 7,700 participants from around the world to share groundbreaking research and advancements in lung cancer. Discussions highlighted the latest breakthroughs in immunotherapy, targeted therapies, precision medicine, and prevention strategies.
Presentations from the department included:
Evaluating the Impact of Electronic Reminders on Lung Cancer Screening
Authors: D.N. Kamtam, Carolyn C. Chang, Y. Weng, I.A. Elliott, B.A. Guenthart, D.Z. Liou, L.M. Backhus, M.F. Berry, J.B. Shrager, A.J. Phadke, S.S. Han, N.S. Lui
Presenter: Carolyn C. Chang, MD, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Stanford
Barriers to Lung Cancer Screening Among Overdue Patients: A Quality Improvement Initiative
Authors: S. Choudhary, J. Shi, J. Kim, C. Chang, N. Kapula, J. Wang, L. Shula, K. Chang, N. Lui
Presenter: Sania Choudhary, Undergraduate Student, UC Berkeley
Conference Photos
Photos Courtesy of Dr. Natalie Lui
