Speaking & Appearances

Informed Perspectives
on Oncology, Research
and Leadership

Dr. Chism is available for conferences, professional meetings, educational programs, panel discussions, industry events, and media commentary.

Drawing on his experience as a practicing medical oncologist, clinical research director, national committee leader, and published investigator, he brings an informed perspective to conversations about oncology care, research, physician leadership, and healthcare delivery.

Areas of Focus

Dr. Chism brings clinical, scientific, and leadership experience to conversations spanning oncology research, patient care, medical education, regulatory standards, and healthcare delivery. His areas of focus reflect both his work as a practicing medical oncologist and his broader contributions to research, professional service, and the advancement of cancer care.

Professional Roles & Engagements

Roles & Engagements

May 2025 – May 2026

Chair, Health Sciences Research, ASCO

May 2024 – May 2026

Member, Cancer Impact Committee, ASCO

January 2024 – Present

Member of Item Writing Committee, ABIM Medical Oncology Board

January 2017 – January 2019

Member, Scientific Review Committee, Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center (VICC)

January 2017 – January 2019

Member, Institutional Biosafety Committee – Human Subjects, VICC

January 2017 – January 2019

National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) panel member for testicular cancer

January 2017 – January 2019

Renal Cell Clinical Trial Consortium

June 2023

Consultant, Astrazeneca, Virtual Board, Breast Cancer National Advisory Board Meeting

June 2023

Consultant, Regeneron, New York, New York, Lung Cancer National Advisory Board Meeting

April 2018

Consultant, Pfizer, Virtual Board, Kidney Cancer National Advisory Board Meeting

June 2017

Consultant, Karyopharm Inc., Chicago, Illinois, Oncology Medical Affairs: Prostate Cancer National Advisory Board Meeting

December 2016

Consultant, Exelixis, Chicago, Illinois, Kidney Cancer National Advisory Board Meeting

Media, Video & News

Video & Panel Discussions

Dr. Chism presented findings from a national study examining how federal research funding changes are influencing medical oncology fellows.
Dr. David Chism recently spoke to the Tennessee Oncology Cancer Care in Alcoa, Knoxville to share his thoughts on the future of Oncology.
A regional roundtable discussion explored the evolving treatment landscape of prostate cancer, from hormone-sensitive to castration-resistant disease, including systemic therapy selection, the role of radiation and surgery, novel targeted therapies, and more.