Nobody Quits Like Chicago: Webinar on innovation in lung health and controlling tobacco use

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November 18, 2025

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

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Join the University of Illinois Cancer Center for an engaging virtual discussion on how Illinois’ leading academic cancer centers are driving innovation in tobacco control and lung health. Featured experts include University of Illinois Cancer Center member Dr. Frank Weinberg, who cares for patients with lung cancer at UI Health.
In this webinar, facilitated by the American Cancer Society, you’ll hear from other experts at the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center at Northwestern University and the University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center.
The event will spotlight collaborative strategies, research-driven programs and community outreach initiatives that are helping Illinoisans quit smoking and breathe easier. Participants will discover how these institutions are shaping a healthier future through evidence-based cessation efforts and impactful public health leadership.
Moderated by American Cancer Society Associate Director for Cancer Center Partnerships Karen Sharer. Other speakers include Marcia Tan, University of Illinois Cancer Center assistant director of community outreach and engagement, and Kallan Land, tobacco cessation program manager at the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center.