In this episode of Conversations in Lung Cancer Research, host A/Prof Mel Moore interviews Dr. Megan Sanders, the Chief Executive Officer of TOGA. They discuss Megan's journey from working in vaccine formulation to earning a PhD in immunology, working in clinical trials, and eventually leading TOGA. They explore the challenges and achievements of TOGA, the importance of multidisciplinary engagement in lung cancer treatment, and the organisation's strategic plan for strengthening research and membership engagement. The conversation touches on the potential of clinical quality registries to improve patient care and highlights the ongoing effort to address the gaps in funding and equitable care for lung cancer patients.
In this episode of Conversations in Lung Cancer Research, host A/Prof Mel Moore interviews Dr. Megan Sanders, the Chief Executive Officer of TOGA. They discuss Megan's journey from working in vaccine formulation to earning a PhD in immunology, working in clinical trials, and eventually leading TOGA. They explore the challenges and achievements of TOGA, the importance of multidisciplinary engagement in lung cancer treatment, and the organisation's strategic plan for strengthening research and membership engagement. The conversation touches on the potential of clinical quality registries to improve patient care and highlights the ongoing effort to address the gaps in funding and equitable care for lung cancer patients.
(00:00) Introduction and Acknowledgements
(00:36) Meet Dr. Megan Sanders: From Science to Leadership
(01:21) Journey from Academia to Clinical Trials
(05:27) Challenges and Rewards in Clinical Trials
(09:24) TOGA's Achievements and Multidisciplinary Approach
(26:39) Future Directions and Strategic Plans
(36:55) Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Links:
Dr Megan Sanders https://www.linkedin.com/in/megan-sanders-20130156/
TOGA Strategic Plan: https://thoraciconcology.org.au/news/toga/toga-launches-new-strategic-plan-2025-2028-to-advance-thoracic-cancer-research-in-australasia/
TOGA ASM 2026:https://thoraciconcology.org.au/events/toga-annual-scientific-meeting-2026/