In 2024, researchers conducted real-time observations to study gender disparities in scholarly interactions at a #cardiothoracic surgical conference. Read why they call this a "prime opportunity for change in culture" in #JTCVS Open: doi.org/10.1016/j.xjon…

AIM-HIGH trial published in Lancet Molecular high-risk stage IA-IIA NSCLC as determined by 14-gene assay with improved survival with adjuvant chemo. It is not often we see survival curves like this in early stage lung cancer. thelancet.com/journals/lanre…

We have three TKIs: firmonertinib, sunvozertinib, and zipalertinib, with FDA breakthrough designation (BTD) for EGFR Ex20ins NSCLC patients. We will change the SoC landscape soon for this patient population! EGFR Resisters Exon 20 Group, a multistakeholder organization Eric K. Singhi, MD I cannot wait to debate among

TSRA Executive Committee 2025-2026 Anna Olds Sameer Hirji Chi Chi Do-Nguyen, DO Irbaz Hameed, MD Rohun Bhagat Justin Robinson Faaz Ashraf Marvi Tariq @ Jay Patel @ Eliza Hompe @ Hannah McMullen @ Neel Prabhu @ Mujtaba Mubashir

I am extremely thankful for the entire RAMOSE trial team, co-investigators, Hoosier Cancer HCRN , clinical research staff, and pts/families to complete this large multi-center randomized investigator-initiated trial (IIT) in #EGFR #lungcancer. We will report OS and other

#SHEro time with Mara Antonoff, MD, FACS at #GEIGSGA2025 🫁🔪💜

Happening right now! Mara Antonoff, MD, FACS discussing the gender bias in CT surgery.

What a session 🙌🏻 We came so far but we STILL have SO MUCH work TO DO 🚨 Tky Mara Antonoff, MD, FACS for all your leadership and passion about Gender Equity #GEIGSGA2025

Mara Antonoff, MD, FACS highlights critical gaps in surgical specialties: So what do we do? Educate, Sponsor, Mentor and Speak up & advocate We can’t fix healthcare without a diverse health workforce. #MedTwitter #geigsga2025 #GEIGSGA2025 Gender Equity Initiative in Global Surgery

“If you [as a woman] have a passion for surgery just know you are not only capable and needed but you are wanted in this field and can live up to your fullest potential” - Dr. Mara Antonoff, MD, FACS What an inspiring #GEIGSGA2025 session! ✨

✨A huge shoutout to all the amazing speakers who joined us at #GEIGSGA2025👏 Your incredible stories and unwavering passion have ignited our spirits and motivated us to continue the fight for Gender Equity and bring Global Health to everyone everywhere🌎💜

📌Don’t miss out! There’s 1 day left to submit abstracts for WomenInThoracicSurg 2nd Annual Meeting! 📌 Abstracts that have been previously presented elsewhere are eligible for consideration for posters. There will be awards for top oral presenters! mdanderson.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eX…

Fantastic opportunity! 24h left to submit abstracts! WomenInThoracicSurg Mara Antonoff, MD, FACS

The path of #IMG toward CT surgery in the US is defined by persistence,commitment, and passion. Proud to share our recent work in AATS Journals Grateful for chance to reflect our perspective as an IMG aiming for CT surgery training.Thank you Mara Antonoff, MD, FACS sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

New #JITC short report: Intratumoral neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio is mirrored by circulating neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio in non-small cell lung cancer bit.ly/4l87Mp5 Marcelo Negrao Lauren Averett Byers, MD Alexandre Reuben, Ph.D. Mara Antonoff, MD, FACS Stephen Swisher Cara Haymaker MD Anderson Cancer Center

This Kyle Mitchell study shows ⬆️ circulating neutrophil-to-lymphocytes (cNLR) reflects ⬆️ tumor NLR (tNLR), ⬆️ tNLR is associated with immunosuppressive/pro-tumor TME, and tNLR is a stronger negative prognosticator than cNLR in resectable NSCLC. #oncsurg jitc.bmj.com/content/13/6/e…

Applications are now open for the #WTS Carpenter Scholarship! This award supports U.S.-based women in medical school, surgical training, or a postdoctoral gap year with a commitment to cardiothoracic surgery,

Available JTO & JTO CRR - the 2024 IASLC Global Survey on Biomarker Testing. Majority (67%) reported most patients had biomarker testing (up from 39% in 2018) but 43% sometimes treated before results. Barriers: cost, time, tissue, access, awareness. jto.org/article/S1556-…

Ron Barbosa MD FACS Sean Langenfeld Tom Varghese Jr. MD, MS, MBA, FACS, MAMSE 🇺🇸 SAGES is in Tampa in 2026! Steven D Wexner MD, PhD Professor Jeremy 🌎 Crémieux Avery Walker, MD, FACS, FASCRS Jamie Coleman, MD FACS Debby Keller, MD I recommend surgeons take a look at this paper by Mara Antonoff, MD, FACS for some practical recommendations: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32894681/ A Cardiothoracic Surgeon's Playbook for Social Media and Digital Scholarship - PubMed

Do women and underrepresented minorities recover differently after #lungcancer surgery? Research suggests: - Higher pain - Poorer sleep - Greater psychosocial challenges We need more inclusive, disaggregated research to improve patient-centered care. doi.org/10.1093/ejcts/…