Live from ASCO 2026: Women in oncology on the importance of building relationships

In this episode, recorded live at ASCO Annual Meeting, host Shikha Jain, MD, speaks with Erin Gillaspie, MD, MPH, and Laurie Matt-Amaral, MD, MPH, about navigating challenges as women in oncology, investing in relationships and more.

· Gillaspie and Matt-Amaral share their journeys within their fields. 2:37

· Have you ever experienced imposter syndrome? 9:26

· How did you navigate moments when it felt like you had hit a wall? 10:36

· How have you balanced family life and your career? 21:25

· If you had to give two or three tips for up-and-coming women physicians, what would they be? 30:07

We'd love to hear from you! Send your comments/questions to Jain at oncologyoverdrive@healio.com. Follow Healio on X and LinkedIn: @HemOncToday and https://www.linkedin.com/company/hemonctoday/. Follow Jain on X: @ShikhaJainMD and on Instagram @shikhajainmd. Gillaspie can be reached at eringillaspie@creighton.edu or on Instagram @dreringillaspie. Matt-Amaral can be reached at mattaml@ccf.org.

Jain reports no relevant financial disclosures. Gillaspie reports consulting or speakers bureau roles with and/or travel, accommodations and expenses from AstraZeneca, Bristol Myers Squibb, Genentech, Intuitive Surgical and Merck. Matt-Amaral reports research funding to her institution from Agendia.