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Best of Lung Cancer Science

Series host Erin Gillaspie, MD, speaks with Jonathan Spicer, MD, to discuss key takeaways from the March 2026 European Lung Cancer Congress, including the shifting boundaries of resection, the expanding role of systemic therapy, and the growing influence of biology, AI, and real-world data on lung cancer care.

STS Updates

2026 Annals Peer Reviewer Academy

An academic development program that provides editorial-focused mentorship to early career faculty, directly from the leadership of The Annals of Thoracic Surgery

#178; S6: Same Surgeon, Different Light w/ Dr. J.W. Awori Hayanga

Cohosts Dr. Sara Pereira and Dr. Fatima Wilder are joined by guest Dr. J.W. Awori Hayanga—professor of cardiothoracic surgery…

2026 STS CABG Academy

Skills development and collaborative learning for cardiothoracic surgeons and their team members who perform coronary surgery–register today.

Science Spotlight

Michael Bowdish, MD, MS, chair, STS Workforce on Adult Cardiac Surgery Database, highlights how evolving evidence is reshaping decision-making in aortic valve disease. He provides an overview of transcatheter aortic valve implantation and surgical aortic valve replacement, the importance of durability in younger patients, and the need for individualized treatment strategies.