Stanford Lung Cancer Summit

International Stanford 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, CARE will host the International Stanford 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 will build 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 recordings from the summit will be available to watch on the Stanford CARE YouTube channel after the event has concluded.

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Stanford International Lung Cancer Summit 2026 —Call for Poster Submissions

DEADLINE TO SUBMIT: SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2026 AT 11:59 PM PST

We invite Stanford trainees to submit posters for an interactive Poster Walk on Wednesday March 11, 2026 at Paul Brest Hall. Submissions should focus on lung cancer research, with a strong emphasis encouraged on relevance to people without a smoking history. Encore poster presentations from 2025 and 2026 are welcome; novelty not required. CARE will cover printing for accepted posters, and the top three posters will receive prizes. This year will not include oral presentations.

Applications are open December 9th through February 1 at 11:59 PM PST via our SlideRoom application.

Submission Guidelines

Audience and eligibility: Stanford trainees only (presenting author must be a Stanford trainee)
Timeframe: Work completed, presented, or published within the past year is eligible; does not need to be novel
Prior presentation/publication: Previously presented or published work is acceptable; please disclose venue and date
Authorship: Multi-author submissions are allowed; list all contributors and affiliations
Ethical/IRB: Indicate IRB status for human subjects research where applicable
Conflicts and funding: Disclose relevant funding sources and conflicts of interest
Poster design: Final poster specifications and template will be provided upon selection; CARE will cover printing for accepted posters

Scope and Topic Areas related to lung cancer, especially in people who have never smoked:

Clinical, translational, and basic science research
Health services, outcomes, and disparities research
Screening, early detection, imaging, and risk stratification approaches
Genomics, biomarkers, and targeted therapies
Environmental and occupational exposures
Survivorship, patient-reported outcomes, and supportive care
Quality improvement and implementation science
Policy, access, and equity

See full details on submission guidelines and required materials here

Planning Committee Leads

Heather Wakelee, MD

Principal Investigator