Markey Lung Cancer Forum
INNOVATION, INTEGRATION & IMPACT
The inaugural Lung Cancer Forum will bring together primary care providers, nurses, and care teams dedicated to advancing best practices in screening and patient navigation. Sessions will feature early detection strategies, biopsy and treatment updates, and emerging research shaping the future of lung cancer care. With an emphasis on strengthening referral networks and communication between primary and specialty providers, the forum offers a unique opportunity to foster collaboration and improve outcomes for patients.
Markey's Lung Cancer forum is a free event and will be held in conjunction with the Markey Cancer Center Affiliate Network's
Cancer Care Conference on Thursday, Dec. 11-12, 2025.
REGISTRATION
Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025
Noon–4:30 p.m.
Central Bank Center
430 W. Vine Street
Lexington, KY 40507
Markey Lung Cancer Forum
Registration for the Lung Cancer Forum is now open. This event is being held in conjunction with the MCCAN Cancer Care Conference. Use the link below to register for free.
| Time | Session | Speaker |
| Noon–12:30 p.m. | Registration and Lunch | |
| 12:30–12:35 p.m. | Welcome | Timothy W. Mullett, MD, MBA, FACS |
| 12:35–12:55 p.m. | Session 1: Tobacco Use | Graham Warren, MD, PhD |
| 12:55–1:15 p.m. | Session 2: Early Detection & Screening | Brenda Garcia, MD |
| 1:15–1:35 p.m. | Session 3: Diagnostic Precision & Collaboration | Scott Yee, MD |
| 1:35–1:55 p.m. | Session 4: Single Anesthesia Events | Shari L. Meyerson, MD, MEd |
| 1:55–2:15 p.m. | Session 5: Single Port — Minimally Invasive Treatment | Mansi Shah-Jadeja, MD |
| 2:15–2:35 p.m. | Break & Networking | |
| 2:35–2:55 p.m. | Session 6: Committee on Cancer Surgery Standards (CoC 5.8) | Clinton Morgan, MD, PhD |
| 2:55–3:15 p.m. | Session 7: Radiation Oncology | Weisi Yan, MD, PhD |
| 3:15–3:35 p.m. | Session 8: Endoscopic Treatments | Ashish Maskey, MD |
| 3:35–3:55 p.m. | Session 9: Current Trials in Early-stage Disease | Zhonglin Hao, MD, PhD |
| 3:55–4:25 p.m. | Session 10: Discussion on the Future of the Forum | Timothy W. Mullett, MD, MBA, FACS |
| 4:25–4:30 p.m. | Wrap-up & Closing Remarks | Timothy W. Mullett, MD, MBA, FACS |
Support Sponsor Package
- Logo featured on event materials and website
- Verbal recognition during event
- Exhibitor table and two chairs
Premier Sponsor Package
- Premier logo placement on website, event materials and signage
- Verbal recognition during the event
- Exhibitor table and two chairs
For more information about sponsorships, or additional sponsorship opportunities, contact markeyevents@uky.edu.
