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WashU Experts to Present at NCCN Annual Conference

By Siteman Communications |
A three-fold portrait photograph of the WashU experts to present at NCCN Annual Conference
Jessica Vanderlan, PhD (from left); Laura Bierut, MD; and Saiama Waqar, MD Jessica Vanderlan, PhD (from left); Laura Bierut, MD; and Saiama Waqar, MD

NCCN 2025 Annual Conference will feature findings from Jessica Vanderlan, PhD; Laura Bierut, MD; and Saiama Waqar, MD.

Washington University clinician-researchers at Siteman Cancer Center will highlight their work at the NCCN 2025 Annual Conference, March 28-30 in Orlando and virtually.

Hosted by the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, the conference convenes multidisciplinary expertise in the treatment of various cancers, as well as patient access to care, mental health and more.

The Washington University presenters are:

  • Jessica Vanderlan, PhD, manager of the Siteman Psychology Service, who will deliver part of the opening plenary, “Addressing Mental Health in Cancer Care: Optimizing Interdisciplinary Psychosocial Support,” at 8:35 a.m. Eastern time on Friday, March 28.
  • Laura Bierut, MD, who will present during the “Smoking Cessation for Patients with Cancer: State of the Evidence” session at 10:55 a.m. Eastern time on Saturday, March 29.
  • Saiama Waqar, MD, who presents an online, on-demand educational session, “Treatment Updates for Small Cell Lung Cancer.”

Learn more on the conference website. Follow the meeting on X, LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram using #NCCN2025.