Abstract deadline today, ASTRO 2026 rewind, ballot open for bylaws
October 14, 2026
| Deadline today! Submit your abstract for the 2027 Multidisciplinary Head and Neck Cancers Symposium (now annual!) | |
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The window is rapidly closing to submit your research for the 2027 Multidisciplinary Head and Neck Symposium – now held annually! Submit before midnight!
Join us February 25-27, 2027, in Orlando to share your research and connect with leading experts. |
| ➡️ View H&N submission details and submit your abstract | |
| Deadline today! Submit your abstract for the 2027 Multidisciplinary Radiopharmaceutical Therapy Symposium | |
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Registration is open for the 2027 Multidisciplinary Radiopharmaceutical Therapy Symposium, held on March 18-19, 2027, in Chantilly, Virginia. Abstract submissions are also open until midnight today! |
| ASTRO 2026 wrap-up | |
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Relive the highlights of ASTRO 2026 from the Daily News! PDFs of the print Daily News, which are distributed on site at the meeting, are available for viewing, as well as additional online only articles, including expert commentary and summaries of Clinical Trials, Plenary, and Presidential Symposium, which focused on communicating radiotherapy’s value.
Additionally, visit the theMednet for follow-up discussions on the studies from the Plenary and Clinical Trials sessions and extend the conversation beyond the meeting. This forum offers a place to ask follow-up questions, read commentary, and see how peers are interpreting the findings for clinical practice. |
| Mark your calendar for next year’s 69th Annual Meeting in Chicago | |
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ASTRO’s 69th Annual Meeting will take place September 18-22, 2027, in Chicago, with the meeting theme “The Full Spectrum: From Discovery to Delivery, Expanding What’s Possible.”
Plan ahead and mark these key dates on your calendar: |
| 🗓️ Education proposals: November 6, 2026 – January 12, 2027
🗓️ Abstracts submissions: December 2, 2026 – February 24, 2027 |
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| Vote now: Ballot open for bylaws changes |
| The Board of Directors proposed new bylaw updates to broaden the leadership pipeline, increase member engagement and better reflect the professionals ASTRO proudly represents. Review the proposed changes and cast your vote by 5:00 p.m. Eastern time, Friday, November 6. |
| Share ASTRO’s next live Medical Student Q&A with the medical students in your life |
| Medical students curious about oncology are invited to join ASTRO’s Live Medical Student Q&A on Tuesday, October 20, at 8:00 p.m. Eastern time via Zoom. Whether just starting to explore specialties or preparing for residency applications, this live discussion offers a unique opportunity to learn about radiation oncology from physicians and residents.
Meet the speakers:
Save your spot today and share with medical students who may be interested in a career in radiation oncology. |
| ASTRO’s next Functional Radiation Medicine Grand Rounds: Exploring STAR |
| Join us on October 29 from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Eastern time for FRM Grand Rounds: Exploring STAR - Stereotactic Arrhythmia Radioablation. Hear from Kenneth Merrell, MD, and Clifford Robinson, MD, as they discuss the background, clinical outcomes and implementation considerations for STAR. Register here to learn about this innovative approach to treating cardiac arrhythmias with radiation therapy. |
| MedPAC meets for October Meeting |
| The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) met on October 8 for its Fall meeting with the discussion focusing on Medicare Advantage (MA) provider networks and access to specialized care. The meeting also examined access to cancer care, telehealth payment adequacy, and clinician quality reporting programs. Read What’s Happening in Washington for more information. |
| ROCR surpasses 55 cosponsors and 140 supporters |
| ROCR has secured over 55 cosponsors across both chambers of Congress thanks to the additions of Congressional Doctors Caucus member Herb Conaway (D-NJ), MD, JD, Representative Laura Gillen (D-NY), and Representative Dan Meuser (R-PA). ROCR also surpassed 140 supporting organizations as a result of both cCARE and its umbrella organization Navista signing on. Help keep up the momentum by urging your representatives to cosponsor ROCR. See more at What’s Happening in Washington. |
| 2027 funding opportunities – deadlines begin on November 23 | |
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Speed of Light – The ASTRO Foundation is pleased to announce open funding opportunities for 2027! Awards with upcoming deadlines in 2026 include the Innovation Awards (Letters of Intent due November 23) and Clinician Scientist Development Grants, which are offered in partnership with the American Cancer Society and include an award in honor of the late Felix Feng, MD, FASTRO (deadline December 1). |
| Red Journal Impact Factor increases to 7.6 |
| A midyear recalculation of the Red Journal Impact Factor ushered an increase from 7.4 to 7.6! This increase further cements the journal’s leadership in the field. ASTRO thanks the many editors, authors and reviewers who have made this success possible. |
