
Women Leaders in Oncology and Allies Event
June 2, 2025 | 167 GREEN ST., CHICAGO, IL
At Women Leaders in Oncology (WLO), we bring together women who are advancing oncology research, clinical care, and drug development. With collaboration, mentorship, and empowerment at our core, WLO inspires and celebrates transformative leadership in cancer care while shaping the future of the field.
Join Deanna van Gestel, Founder and CEO, alongside esteemed clinical and industry experts as we elevate women in oncology and continue our mission of philanthropy to benefit the Endowed Women Leaders in Oncology Women Who Conquer Cancer Young Investigator Award through Conquer Cancer®, the ASCO Foundation.
Together, let’s create a future where women leaders thrive, advocate boldly, and transform patient care in oncology.
Speakers
Julie R. Gralow, MD, FACP, FASCOChief Medical Officer and Executive Vice President
American Society of Clinical Oncology
Shubh GoelVP, Global Franchise Head, Bispecifics
AstraZeneca
Clifford Hudis, MD
CEO
American Society of Clinical Oncology
Rachna Shroff, MD, MS, FASCOChief, Division of Hematology/Oncology,
University of Arizona
Tania Small, MD
SVP, Head of Medical Affairs
BMS
Sonali M. Smith, MD, FASCOElwood V. Jensen Professor
Chief, Section of Hematology/Oncology
The University of Chicago
American Society of Clinical Oncology
Shubh GoelVP, Global Franchise Head, Bispecifics
AstraZeneca
Clifford Hudis, MD
CEO
American Society of Clinical Oncology
Rachna Shroff, MD, MS, FASCOChief, Division of Hematology/Oncology,
University of Arizona
Tania Small, MD
SVP, Head of Medical Affairs
BMS
Sonali M. Smith, MD, FASCOElwood V. Jensen Professor
Chief, Section of Hematology/Oncology
The University of Chicago