A review of most important papers from the past year from major journals that are relevant to thoracic surgeons, including updates on major clinical trial results relevant to thoracic surgeons, and updates on current or forthcoming NCI clinical trials.

*Unless otherwise noted, speakers have nothing to disclose.

Presentations:

1. Systematic review of practice changing, high impact papers that surgeons should be familiar - Loretta Erhunmwunsee

2. Review of important trials that have completed in the past 1-2 years - Dennis Wigle

3. Review of Current and Upcoming Clinical Trials - Jessica Donington

Commercial Relationships: AstraZeneca: Consultant/Advisory Board, Speaker/Honoraria; BMS: Consultant/Advisory Board; Genetech: Consultant/Advisory Board, Speaker Honoraria