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Community Education Event – Charleston

Join us for our first event in SC and learn from experts at MUSC.

Community Education Event – Charleston

Biomarker Testing and Targeted Therapy: What You Need to Know

Join us on April 9 at Founders Hall from 5-7:30 p.m. for an insightful Community Education Event focused on the latest advances in lung cancer research, biomarker testing, and targeted therapies. Dr. Mariam Alexander will provide a deep dive into genetics, biomarker testing, and targeted therapies, while Jim Bulak and Sue Wing will share their personal experiences as a lung cancer advocate and survivor.

Enjoy a Charleston-inspired dinner buffet while networking in the beautiful surroundings of Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site. There is no charge to attend, but registration is required. This event is open to all, including survivors, caregivers, researchers, clinicians, and anyone impacted by lung cancer.

  • Speakers:
    • Dr. Mariam Alexander, MD, PhD – MUSC Hollings Cancer Center
    • Jenni Danai – Lung Cancer Initiative
    • Jim Bulak – Lung Cancer Advocate
    • Sue Wing – Lung Cancer Survivor
  • Agenda:
    • 5:00 PM: Registration, networking, and exhibitor visits
    • 5:30 PM: Dinner buffet opens
    • 5:45 PM: Welcome – Jenni Danai, Lung Cancer Initiative
    • 6:00 PM: Lung Cancer Advocate Journey – Jim Bulak
    • 6:15 PM: Survivor Story – Sue Wing
    • 6:35 PM: Genetics, Testing & Targeted Therapies – Dr. Mariam Alexander
    • 7:00 PM: Q&A panel discussion
    • 7:20 PM: Closing remarks & champagne toast

We look forward to an evening of education, connection, and inspiration!

Thank you to our in-kind sponsor:

 

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