Voting deadline, Stream business meeting, RPT Meeting reopens call for abstracts

November 4, 2026

Vote by November 6 on proposed ASTRO bylaws changes

The Board of Directors proposed new bylaw updates intended 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.

 

Miss the Annual Business Meeting? Stream it through November 28

Voting members — active, affiliate and international — can view the recorded Annual Business Meeting through November 28 in the ASTRO Academy. Log in or register to access the recording.

 

Register by December 2 and save on the 2027 ASTRO Annual Refresher Course

December is just around the corner. Make your plans now to secure the best price on the 2027 ASTRO Annual Refresher Course: Best Practices and Emerging Trends. In this virtual conference from February 3-5, 2027, you will dive into the latest advances and trends, participate in hands-on eContouring sessions and gain exclusive onDemand access to top-tier lectures, including new topics such as Oligometastatic Cancers/SBRT and Functional Radiation Medicine. Don’t wait — secure your access now!

 

November 6 RPT early-bird deadline... and reopening call for abstracts!
	Early-bird rates for the 2027 RPT Symposium run through November 6. Join us March 18-19, 2027, in Chantilly, Virginia, for two days of multidisciplinary education and collaboration in radiopharmaceutical therapy.
We are also pleased to announce that due to significant demand, ASTRO is reopening the call for abstracts window for two weeks effective November 6, offering another opportunity to share research, discoveries and clinical insights with colleagues across the field. Explore the latest advances in radiopharmaceutical therapy, hear perspectives from experts across specialties and gain practical knowledge you can bring back to your practice. ➡️ Program details, registration and abstract information.

 

Call for Education Sessions for Annual Meeting

The 2027 ASTRO Annual Meeting's Call for Education Session Proposals opens tomorrow and will close on January 11, 2027. Learn more about the session proposal process and guidelines.

 

History Committee shares the inspiring career of Jake Haimson, DSc

Jake Haimson, DSc, shares highlights from his remarkable career in radiation physics, including his critical role in developing medical linear accelerators and his passion for philanthropy and giving back to future generations in the field. Read more about his fascinating life story in the latest ASTRO History Committee interview.

 

Upcoming ASTRO Webinars

ASTRO ROCKS: Understanding Reviewers and the Review Process November 6, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Eastern time Understanding the peer review process is critical to the success of early career researchers. Get a behind-the-scenes look at grant review and learn how to respond to feedback and strengthen proposals in this Research-Oriented Career Knowledge Sessions (ROCKS). Small Fields, Big Decisions: The Evolving Role of Partial Breast Irradiation November 10, 2:00 p.m. Eastern time Explore evidence, patient selection, treatment techniques and practical considerations for integrating partial breast irradiation into individualized care. ASTRO ROCKS: From Research Exposure to Research Independence November 12, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. Eastern time Hear how research programs can support aspiring researchers from early exposure through research independence. Navigating New Practice Environments: Contract, Culture and Career Success November 13, 3:00 p.m. Eastern time New colleagues. New expectations. New culture. Get practical perspectives on communication, mentorship, sponsorship, allyship and contract considerations when starting a new practice.

 

Volunteer or nominate colleagues for FDA advisory committees by November 30

The FDA is recruiting qualified candidates for vacancies on its advisory committees spanning multiple scientific domains, including oncology. Self-nominations are accepted. Members are invited to serve for terms of up to four years. Learn more and nominate yourself or colleagues here.

 

Dosimetrists: Apply by November 16 to join the RO-HAC

The RO-HAC, an interdisciplinary group that reviews and analyzes RO-ILS data, is seeking a medical dosimetrist with incident-learning experience and a strong commitment to public safety. Current RO-ILS users are preferred. Apply by November 16.

 

Have your organization sign the ROCR support letter by November 9

Want to help make the ROCR Act a reality this Congress? ASTRO and the 141 organizations that have endorsed the ROCR Act are preparing a letter to Congressional leadership urging inclusion of the bill in a year-end legislative package. The ROCR Act now has 57 Congressional leads and cosponsors. Organizations can review and sign on by November 9.