Screening and Early Detection Committee

Committee Responsibilities: 

1. Research: They collaborate to identify and support research initiatives focused on improving screening methods, early detection technologies, and risk assessment tools, contributing to the development of evidence-based guidelines. 
2. Education: The committee designs and facilitates educational programs, workshops, webinars, and conferences to disseminate the latest advancements and best practices in lung cancer screening and early detection to medical professionals globally through the IASLC learning management system. 
3. Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Committee members, representing diverse medical disciplines, collaborate to integrate their expertise and perspectives, fostering a holistic approach to lung cancer screening and early detection strategies. 
4. Global Outreach: The committee engages with healthcare organizations, advocacy groups, and governments around the world to promote awareness, collaboration, and adoption of effective screening and early detection programs. 
5. Data Sharing and Analysis: They work to facilitate data sharing and analysis among institutions, promoting a data-driven approach to refining screening protocols, risk assessment models, and treatment pathways. 
6. Advocacy: The committee advocates for increased public awareness of the importance of early detection in lung cancer outcomes, engaging with patient advocacy groups, industry and policymakers to promote policy and funding support for national screening programs. 
7. Publication and Dissemination: They contribute to scientific literature through research publications, review articles, and position papers, disseminating their findings and recommendations to the broader medical community through publication in the Journal of Thoracic Oncology (JTO).