Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Thoracic Pathology Course 2025

• Target Audience: pathologists, pulmonologists, thoracic surgeons, and radiologists, including residents and fellows in training
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Specialties – Diagnostic Radiology, Laboratory Medicine, Pathology, Pulmonology, Thoracic Surgery

Overview

The program features expert-led lectures, in-depth discussions, and case presentations on thoracic tumors, along with a multidisciplinary session dedicated to non-neoplastic lung diseases. Anticipated changes in the next WHO Classification of Lung Tumors, the 9th Edition TNM Staging Classification, the new 2025 ATS/ERS Classification of Interstitial Pneumonias and Guidelines for Diagnosis of Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis will be presented.

While the majority of faculty are expert lung pathologists, the course also includes presentations from distinguished thoracic clinicians and radiologists. Together, these sessions highlight the importance of a multidisciplinary approach in addressing complex challenges in thoracic disease.

The course will be held at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center on Manhattan’s Upper East Side—a vibrant, safe neighborhood with convenient access to New York City’s renowned cultural attractions. For details on travel and lodging, please visit the Accommodations tab above. A virtual attendance option is also available for those who are unable to join us in person.

Target Audience: This course is designed for pathologists, pulmonologists, thoracic surgeons, and radiologists, including residents and fellows in training.

Post-course Resources: Following the course, registrants will receive access to a syllabus that includes PDF versions and recorded videos of faculty presentations.

Objectives

Discuss the current concepts in lung, pleural and mediastinal pathology

Apply clinically relevant advances and technology in molecular pathology of lung cancer

Describe the importance of correlation between clinical, radiologic and pathologic data in diagnosis and management of interstitial lung disease

Identify the significance of lung biopsy and multidisciplinary correlation for the diagnosis of non-neoplastic lung disease with a focus on interstitial pneumonias, hypersensitivity pneumonitis and acute lung injury

Implement the most recent histologic concepts in lung cancer diagnosis and classification including problematic issues related to spiral CT screening

Apply the differential diagnosis for mediastinal and pleural lesions

Correlate the usefulness of cytology in pulmonary, pleural and mediastinal diagnoses

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Friday, October 17, 2025

Anticipated Changes in the 2026 WHO Classification of Lung Cancer

William Travis, MD

Most Thought-Provoking Recent Advances in Lung Cancer Molecular Pathology

Marc Ladanyi, MD

Diagnosis of Lung Cancer in Small Biopsies and Cytology

Marina K Baine, MD, PhD

Immunohistochemistry for Lung Cancer Diagnosis

Natasha Rekhtman, MD, PhD

Q&A and Discussion

William Travis, MD (Moderator)

Neuroendocrine Tumors of the Lung

Marina K Baine, MD, PhD

Variants of Lung Adenocarcinoma and Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD

Interesting Case Presentations

Q&A and Discussion

Lung Cancer Staging

Sanja Dacic , MD, PhD

Mesothelioma

Sanja Dacic , MD, PhD

Pitfalls in Thoracic Frozen Section Diagnosis

Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD

Q&A and Discussion

Mediastinal Tumors

Jason Chang, MD

Molecular Solutions to Challenges in Thoracic Pathology

Soo Ryum Yang, MD

Q&A and Discussion

Saturday, October 18, 2025

The New ATS/ERS Classification of Interstitial Pneumonias

William Travis, MD

ARTICLE: Update of the International Multidisciplinary Classification of the Interstitial Pneumonias: An ERS/ATS Statement

Radiology of Interstitial Pneumonias

Alan C Legasto, MD

Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis and Small Airway Disorders

Mary Beth Beasley, MD

Q&A and Discussion

The Pathologist’s Role in Multidisciplinary Discussion for ILD

Lida Hairi, MD, PhD

Problem Cases in Diagnosis of Interstitial Lung Disease

Lida Hairi, MD, PhD

Clinical Features of Interstitial Pneumonias

Christopher J. Ryerson, MD

Multidisciplinary Interstitial Lung Disease Case Presentations

Lida Hairi, MD, PhD (Moderator)

Alan C Legasto, MD (Moderator)

Christopher J. Ryerson, MD (Moderator)MODERATORS: Lida P. Hariri, MD, PhD; Robert Jeffrey Kaner, MD; Alan C. Legasto, MD

Q&A and Discussion

Diagnostic Approach to Acute Lung Injury

Mary Beth Beasley, MD

Approach to Non-neoplastic Lung Biopsy Interpretation

Anjali Saqi, MD

Granulomatous Lung Disease

Alain Borczuk, MD

Q&A and Discussion

Pulmonary Infections

Andre Moreira, MD, PhD

Digital Tools in Thoracic Pathology

Fang Zhou, MD

Atypical Epithelial Proliferations: Reactive vs. Malignant

Natasha Rekhtman, MD, PhD

Mystery Cases

Maelle Saliba, MD

Q&A and Discussion