STARS
Supportive Training for Advocates
on Research and Science
What is IASLC STARS?
Our Mission: Help lung cancer patient advocates evolve into research advocates.
​
The IASLC STARS (Supportive Training for Advocates on Research and Science) Program began in 2019 as a collaboration between lung cancer patient research advocates and representatives from lung cancer advocacy organizations. STARS aims to train, develop, and nurture lung cancer patient research advocates (PRAs) for the lung cancer community.
In STARS, the "patient" includes people in active lung cancer treatment, people cured of lung cancer, people living with lung cancer, and their loved ones.
"Networking with international mentors and other Patient Research Advocates expanded my perspective and inspired me to collaborate on advocacy initiatives beyond my local community."
Aditya Manna, India, PRA
"The program’s emphasis on skills development and knowledge-sharing was invaluable in highlighting the diverse ways advocates can drive meaningful change, tailored to their unique interests, background, and expertise."
Bev Moir, Canada, PRA
