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Fortrea at ASCO 2026 Annual Meeting

29 May – 2 June 2026
Chicago, Il
Booth #13141
9 Days
13 Hours

Join Fortrea at ASCO 2026!

Meet us in Chicago May 29 - June 2 at booth 13141 as we take part in the most significant gathering of oncology professionals worldwide.

While at ASCO 2026, we invite you to meet with our team of clinical trial experts who will be on hand to discuss the needs of your pipeline. We look forward to sharing our knowledge and experience to aid the development of your cancer therapeutics from early-stage trials all the way through post-approval studies. Our goal is to accelerate your progress through a collaborative approach. Stop by the booth and connect with our subject matter experts. We look forward to connecting with you!

What to Expect from Fortrea at ASCO 2026

At ASCO 2026, Fortrea offers a distinct blend of thought leadership, scientific engagement, and community service

  • Strategic Insights: Join us for a consulting session on “Smarter Strategy, Faster Development!” at our booth on Saturday, May 30, 10:00–10:50 am CST, led by Fortrea’s consulting experts.
  • Scientific Partnering: Engage directly with Fortrea’s multidisciplinary team — medical, regulatory, evidence, and delivery experts — to co-develop customized solutions spanning Phase I–IV trials.
  • Data-Informed Dialogue: Understand how Fortrea harnesses real-world analytics and adaptive trial designs to accelerate program timelines in alignment with ASCO’s spotlight on translational innovations.
  • Community Impact: Contribute to Fortrea’s partnership with Gilda’s Club Chicago by helping build personalized care packages for patients undergoing treatment in the local community.

Attendees can expect not only scientific exchange but also tangible development strategies and opportunities for meaningful engagement at Fortrea’s booth #13141.

Stop by booth 13141 on Saturday, May 30 from 10:00 - 10:50am CST to connect with our Consulting experts for a presentation and discussion on Smarter Strategy, Faster Development!

OUR experts

Meet our thought leaders

Fortrea Leadership

Oren Cohen, MD Oren Cohen, MD Chief Medical Officer
Andrew Hegedus Andrew Hegedus Senior Vice President, Global Clinical Development

Medical Team

Maria Berraondo, MD Maria Berraondo, MD Executive Medical Director, Oncology
Laura Vidal, MD Laura Vidal, MD Vice President and Therapeutic Strategy Lead
Kamal Veer Saini, MBBS, MD, MRCP (UK), DM Kamal Veer Saini, MBBS, MD, MRCP (UK), DM Executive Medical Director, & Head of European Oncology Medical Team
Carolina Dutra, MD Carolina Dutra, MD Medical Director
Patricia Brandalise, MSc, MD Patricia Brandalise, MSc, MD Senior Medical Director & Line Manager, Oncology Therapeutic Expertise
Sandra McGuigan, MD Senior Medical Director
Paulo Nunes, MD Paulo Nunes, MD Senior Medical Director, Oncology
Zehra Pamuklar, MD Zehra Pamuklar, MD Senior Medical Director
Ashokkumar (Ashok) Deenabandu Ashokkumar (Ashok) Deenabandu Medical Director

Consulting Team

Alicia Baker Alicia McDowell, DRSc, MS, EMBA Vice President, Head of Regulatory Consulting
Teresa Oblak Teresa Oblak, PhD Executive Director, Regulatory Strategy
Gordon Cummins Gordon Cummins Executive Director, Integrated Evidence

Strategic Delivery & Growth Team

Shanthi Sundara Shanthi Sundaramoothry Senior Director Strategic Delivery Growth Oncology
Julie Wilhjelm Julie Wilhjelm Director, Site Engagement and Partnership Delivery

Delivery Team

Justin Rohleder Justin Rohleder Senior Director, Project Management
Todd Lehman Todd Lehman Vice President, Global Project Management, Oncology Therapeutic Area Head

Proudly Showcasing Our Contributions to ASCO 2026

ASCO 2026 | Poster

Real-world effectiveness of MET inhibitors versus immunotherapy ± chemotherapy in 1L for patients with MET exon 14 skipping mutations in non-small cell lung cancer.
Authors: Kamal S. Saini, Maria Ignacia Berraondo, Paulo Ricardo Santos Nunes Filho, Carolina Dutra, Luca Cantini 
 


ASCO 2026 | Abstract

Treatment Strategies in Metastatic NSCLC after progression to Immuno-chemotherapy: A Random Effects Network Meta Analysis of Phase III Trials.
Authors: Luca Cantini, Kamal S. Saini, Maria Garcia Requesens

Fortrea is proud to partner with #GildasClubChicago to create and distribute care packages at cancer centers across the Chicagoland area.

Fortrea is proud to partner with #GildasClubChicago to create and distribute care packages at cancer centers across the Chicagoland area.

Stop by booth 13141 at #ASCO26 to virtually build and personalize a care package for a pediatric, teen, or adult patient!

Learn more about how Gilda’s Club is supporting the Chicago community: https://www.gildasclubchicago.org/

  • Ascension Saint Mary Chicago
  • Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital
  • Ascension Saint Joseph - Chicago
  • Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University
  • Advocate Children’s Hospital
  • Advocate Christ Medical Center and the Gilda's Club Chicago satellite clubhouse at Advocate Christ Medical Center
  • Gilda's Club Chicago Downtown Clubhouse
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