Are we closing the gender gap in academic oncology? An observational study of gender disparities in participant engagement at the ASCO 2024 annual meeting.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Despite global efforts, gender disparities in oncology may persist. Understanding these disparities within the context of major conferences can inform strategies to promote gender inclusiveness in the field. This study evaluates the participation of women and men at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) 2024 congress, focusing on chairs, speakers and audience questioners.

Design

Observational study.

Setting

152 recorded sessions of the ASCO 2024 annual meeting, one of the largest conferences in the field of oncology, available on the ASCO website.

Participants

Individuals serving as chairs, speakers and audience members who asked questions.

Primary and secondary outcome measures

In this observational study, gender for chairs, speaker

SUBMITTER: Puhr HC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12421591 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature