Stanford International Lung Cancer Summit
Stanford International Lung Cancer Summit: Understanding Lung Cancer in People Who Have Never Smoked
Hosted by the Stanford Center for Asian Health Research and Education (CARE)
Lung cancer in people who have never smoked disproportionately affects Asian populations, with studies indicating higher incidence rates among non-smoking Asian women compared to other ethnic groups. This alarming trend suggests a genetic predisposition and underscores the urgent need for innovative research, clinical guidance, public health policies, and awareness campaigns to address this critical health disparity.
On March 10–11, 2026, Stanford CARE had the honor of hosting the Stanford International Lung Cancer Summit, convening Stanford clinicians, researchers, national, and international experts to explore the evolving landscape of lung cancer among individuals who have never smoked. This multidisciplinary summit built on the momentum from our inaugural 2025 summit to bring together leaders across oncology, epidemiology, radiology, pulmonology, and molecular science to share cutting-edge research, emerging discoveries, and the latest in screening practice with the goal of developing a coordinated roadmap to reduce disparities and improve outcomes in this historically overlooked patient population.
Select full recordings from the summit are now available to watch on the Stanford CARE YouTube channel.
Summit Co-Chairs
Heather Wakelee, MD, FASCO
Principal Investigator
We are deeply grateful to the Fortinet Founders for their generous support in sponsoring the Stanford Lung Cancer Summit: Understanding Lung Cancer in People Who Have Never Smoked. Their commitment has made this critical event possible, enabling us to advance important conversations and solutions regarding lung cancer prevention and treatment.