Afreen Shariff: Honored to Step into a New Role as the Next Chair of ASCO ASPIRE Community of Practice
Afreen Shariff, Chair of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), recently took on a new role as the Chair of the ASPIRE Community of Practice (CoP) alongside her partner Dr. Kriti Mittal from UMass Boston.
About the role
We have big shoes to fill following the leadership of Dr. Kerry Reynolds and Dr. Eric Roeland, MD, who have been inspiring and visionary in shaping this community.
Responsibilities
- Advancing care, research, and education around immune-related adverse events (irAEs) in cancer immunotherapy.
- Building on the strong foundation established by ASPIRE since its launch in 2025.
- Working with the ASPIRE community to innovate, educate, and improve outcomes for patients navigating immunotherapy toxicities.
Qualifications
As Chair of ASPIRE, one must possess a deep understanding of immune-related adverse events in cancer immunotherapy, along with strong leadership skills and a commitment to improving patient outcomes.
Benefits
The ASPIRE Community of Practice offers a collaborative platform for clinicians, researchers, and stakeholders to connect through ASCO's myConnection platform and in-person at the annual ASCO meeting.
Schedule
The schedule for the ASPIRE Community of Practice involves participation in virtual and in-person meetings throughout the year, including the annual ASCO meeting.
Pay
The pay for the role of Chair of ASPIRE is not specified in the given information.