National Lung Cancer Partnership’s Scientific Executive Committee Member Receives Honor

The National Lung Cancer Partnership congratulates Dr. Everett Vokes M.D. on his election to the Board of Directors of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO).

A nationally recognized expert in lung cancer, Dr. Vokes is the John Ultmann Professor in the Departments of Medicine and Radiation Oncology and serves as Director of the section of hematology/oncology and Co-Deputy Director of the cancer center at the University of Chicago.

Dr. Vokes is a member of National Lung Cancer Partnership’s Scientific Executive Committee, where he served as the Chair of the Partnership’s 2008 Research Grant Review Committee.

“Dr. Vokes is a respected clinician and researcher and a valuable member of the Partnership’s Scientific Executive Committee. His contribution towards advancing lung cancer research continues to enhance the field,” said Regina Vidaver, executive director of the National Lung Cancer Partnership said. “We are excited for Dr. Vokes and know that he will be a great addition to ASCO’s Board of Directors.”

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