WTS Inaugural Annual Conference

The Women in Thoracic Surgery are excited to be hosting their Inaugural Annual Conference, from Thursday, September 5, to Friday, September 6, 2024, in San Diego, CA.

WTS Conference Planning Committee

Thank you to the WTS Leadership and Committees for your efforts in planning the conference.

WTS Leadership:
Dr. Daniela Molena, President
Dr. Mara Antonoff, Vice President
Dr. Stephanie Worrell, Secretary
Dr. Hannah Copeland, Treasurer
Dr. Lauren Kane, Immediate Past President
Dr. Shanda Blackmon, Past President
Dr. Leah Backhus, Director-at-Large
Dr. Mimi Ceppa, Director-at-Large
Dr. Lana Schumacher, Director-at-Large
Dr. Lisa Brown, Director-at-Large

Communications Co-Chairs:
Dr. Susana Fortich and Dr. Busra Cangut

Program Committee:
Dr. Stephanie Chang (Chair), Dr. Lauren Barron, Dr. Elan Burton, Dr. Jenalee Coster, Dr. Tara Karamlou, Dr. Daniela Molena, and Dr. Mara Antonoff.

Research Committee:
Dr. Mara Antonoff (Co-Chair), Dr. Stephanie Worrell (Co-chair), Dr. Ammara Watkins
Dr. Marianna Papageorge, Dr. Sara Sakowitz, Dr. Rebekah Boyd, Dr. Nicole Lin, Dr. Tanisha Rajah, Dr. Madigan Stanley, and Dr. Busra Cangut.

Mentorship Chair:

Dr. Alicia Bonanno

Venue

The Conference will be held at the Hard Rock Hotel in San Diego, CA. Our hotel room block is sold out.

Hard Rock Hotel
207 5th Ave
San Diego, CA
(619) 702-3000

Support the WTS Inaugural Annual Conference

To become a sponsor of the WTS Inaugural Annual Conference, please review the 2024 WTS Sponsorship Prospectus and email our event planner, Belinda Lucero, blucero@inventures.com for inquiries.

Thank You Medela & Mamava

Excited to share that Medela and Mamava are sponsoring the pumping space at the upcoming The Women in Thoracic Surgery Conference! This partnership ensures attendees have access to private, comfortable pumping spaces while attending The Women in Thoracic Surgery Conference so they don’t have to miss a thing. Medela, a leader in chest drainage and breast pump innovation, and Mamava, renowned for their convenient lactation pods, are committed to supporting breastfeeding families. We are grateful for The Women in Thoracic Surgery Conference’s support to make this exciting event inclusive and accommodating for all attendees.