WCLC 2026 Early Career Takeover: Research, Networking, and Career Growth

Recorded at the 2026 IASLC World Conference on Lung Cancer in Seoul, this special Early Career Takeover episode explores what this annual meeting offers to researchers and clinicians at the start of their careers. Dr. Sara Fra, Dr. Cassio Murilo Hidalgo Filho, and Dr. Nan Sethakorn discuss the research presented at the meeting, the value of bringing together a multidisciplinary and international community, and the networking opportunities that helped them connect with colleagues across specialties. They reflect on their experiences in the IASLC Academy and highlight specific career development opportunities including mentorship, grants, research support, and the Early Career Forum. Guests: Sara Fra, MD Thoracic Surgeon Department of Thoracic Surgery Ramón y Cajal University Hospital Cassio Murilo Hidalgo Filho, MD Medical Oncology, Postdoctoral Fellow Lowe Center for Thoracic Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Harvard Medical School Nan Sethakorn, MD, PhD Thoracic Oncologist Basic Translational Researcher Loyola University Chicago