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Sep 30
Special Session

CL 04 - ASTRO Communities Lounge Program - Global Access to Theranostics: Let's Talk Solutions

ASTRO Communities Lounge
11:30am - 12:30pm PT
Health Care Access and Engagement

MODERATOR(S)

Serguei Castaneda, MD - CB Oncology Partners

session DESCRIPTION

Theranostics combines diagnostic imaging with targeted radiopharmaceutical therapy, offering a personalized and precise approach to cancer treatment. While this field is rapidly evolving in high-resource settings, many low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) remain on the sidelines due to financial, regulatory, and workforce barriers. This interactive small group discussion will explore how clinical trials can serve as a critical launchpad for establishing and scaling theranostics programs globally. Facilitators will share real-world experiences from Africa, Latin America, and the United States, highlighting how clinical research can jumpstart access, drive capacity-building, and foster sustainable infrastructure. Participants will be encouraged to share their own experiences or aspirations in starting or expanding theranostics through research collaborations. Key themes include how to design trials with equitable access in mind, leverage global partnerships for radiopharmaceutical supply, and engage regulators early to streamline translation into practice. The session will use polling and open dialogue to identify common challenges and surface practical solutions, with the goal of inspiring new collaborations and pathways for growth. Whether you're new to theranostics or seeking to expand existing capabilities, this session provides a platform to explore how clinical trials can drive equitable innovation and unlock global access to precision oncology.

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