Healthcare Access and Engagement Initiatives

ASTRO is working to expand its healthcare access and engagement initiatives. This track is dedicated to improving healthcare access and patient outcomes and appears in education sessions as well as the science program in order to provide a well-rounded Annual Meeting experience while expanding professionals' social awareness on these areas within radiation oncology. See the Healthcare Access and Engagement sessions available to registrants of the 2026 ASTRO Annual Meeting.

Student Events

Aspiring Scientists and Physicians Program

Sunday, September 27, 2026 | 11:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Location: Room 153, Thomas M. Menino Convention & Exhibition Center

The Aspiring Scientists and Physicians Program is a full-day workshop that provides students with valuable insights into the field of radiation oncology and related career pathways. The event will kick off with a pre-recorded webinar featuring an introduction to oncology. Pre-registration is required. Learn more here regarding session details including speakers! Please email us with questions.

Networking Events

LGBTQIA+ and Allies Meet Up

Sunday, September 27, 2026 | 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location: Stone Room, Westin Boston Seaport District

Join us for the LGBTQIA+ networking event open to everyone of all identities. Location information coming soon.

ASTRO Communities Reception

Monday, September 28, 2026 | 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Location: Room 106, Thomas M. Menino Convention & Exhibition Center

This reception is open to all who wish to attend and network with a diverse group of radiation oncology professionals. Location information coming soon.

ASTRO Communities Lounge

Sunday, September 27 – Tuesday, September 29, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Location: NW Lobby B1, Thomas M. Menino Convention & Exhibition Center

This is a networking space for all where diverse experiences and perspectives are valued. Meeting attendees wishing to connect, take a break or hold informal group meetups in a supportive environment are welcome. Special sessions will also be scheduled in the lounge at various times throughout the conference. Explore this year’s programming schedule below or visit the online program for full session details.

Date and Time	Session	Presenters
Sunday, September 27, 12:15 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.	Perspective, Experiences, and Methods to Enable Residents as Principal Investigators of Clinical Trials	Kyle C. Cuneo, MD, Tyler M. Seibert, MD, PhD, and Robert K. Chin, MD, PhD
Sunday, September 27, 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.	Seen, Heard, and Included: Building Intersectional SGM Cancer Care from Clinic to Community	Rohan Patel, MD, MPH and Eric Chen, MD
Tuesday, September 29, 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.	A Dose of Art: The Art, Poetry, and Humanity of The Red Journal and Radiation Oncology	Sue S. Yom, MD, PhD, FASTRO, MAS, Matthew Joseph Farrell, MD, MFA, Jennifer R. Bellon, MD, FASTRO, Matthew P. Mumber, MD, and Anna W. LaVigne, MD
Tuesday, September 29, 1:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.	Beyond Eligibility: Real-World Strategies to Broaden Clinical Trial Enrollment	Michelle Ludwig, MD, Matt Manning, MD, FASTRO, and Lydia Wilson, PhD, DABR