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Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Lung Cancer Awareness Town Hall

Register now for November 11
Smoke & Mirrors: Occupational & Environmental Exposure-Related Lung Cancer Risks
During Lung Cancer Awareness Month, we invite patients, survivors, caregivers, advocates, healthcare professionals, and community members to join our experts for a conversation about lung cancer prevention, risk factors, and early detection. This year's program explores how workplace hazards and environmental exposures contribute to lung cancer risk, with discussions on screening, symptoms, occupational health concerns, and community resources. Hear from leading clinicians and public health experts, participate in a special moment of remembrance, and learn how we can work together to protect lung health and improve outcomes.

 

Event Details

Simpson Querrey

Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Simpson Querrey Biomedical Research Center
303 E. Superior St., Chicago
SQBRC Auditorium

Refreshments & free parking provided for all attendees

TOPICS

  • Workplace Exposures (coal dust, silica, asbestos, diesel exhaust)
  • Environmental exposures affecting lung health
  • Lung cancer prevention and risk reduction, screening, early detection, and community resources
  • Honoring the Life & Legacy - Natalie Brown and Rebecca Weinberg-Doptis
  • Resource fair before and after townhall

SPEAKERS

  • Momen Wahidi, MD
    Pulmonology, Northwestern Medicine
  • Leonard Go, MD
    Pulmonology, Northwestern Medicine
  • Marisol Muñoz
    Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
  • Anish Thomas, MD
    Hematatology/Oncology, Northwestern Medicine

Questions

Please direct questions to cancer@northwestern.edu