TOGA – Thoracic Oncology Group Australasia

As one of our patients memorably put it clinical trials can feel like an ‘orgy of acronyms’ — or, to put it more politely, an overwhelming tangle of letters and shorthand. 

This glossary explains common terms used in cancer research and clinical trials across Australia and New Zealand. It’s designed to make trial inform...

At TOGA, we are dedicated to improving the lives of those affected by lung cancer and thoracic malignancies. By bridging the gap between scientific discovery and clinical practice, we ensure that the most promising treatments reach the patients who need them most.

TOGA’s Scientific Committee serves as the strategic engi...

In this episode of ‘Conversations in Lung Cancer Research,’ host A/Prof Surein Arulananda (Medical Oncologist, Monash Health) is joined by members of the Local Organising Committee to provide an exclusive preview of the 2026 TOGA Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM). The panel discusses the most anticipated sessions, emerging t...

The vibrant energy of the Lunar New Year filled King Dynasty Moore Park on Saturday, March 7th, as the community gathered for a spectacular Banquet Dinner. Celebrating the Year of the Horse, the evening was more than just a cultural celebration, it was a powerful display o...

In this episode of TOGA’s Conversations in Lung Cancer Research, host A/Prof Tim Clay sits down with Australian oncology luminaries Prof Ben Solomon and A/Prof Malinda Itchins to discuss the rapidly evolving landscape of Anaplastic Lymphoma Kinase (ALK) positive lung cancer. Since its discovery in 2007, treatment for this subset of ...