Over 100 physicians attended the 2012 annual 'iCMLf Forum for Physicians from Emerging Economic Regions'. Held during the annual American Society of Hematology meeting (ASH) and in partnership with the Max Foundation (MAX), this iCMLf Forum is an ideal opportunity for physicians from these regions to meet and discus the challenges they face treating CML in a resource limited setting.
The 2012 iCMLf Forum specifically focused on three examples of solutions implemented to address these challenges and projects were presented from India, Paraguay and Sri Lanka. After each presentation there was intensive discussion with the iCMLf experts, questions asked and much learning, all specifically related to the practicality of treating CML with limitations in diagnostics, treatment and patient follow up.
"Fantastic program"
"A really useful meeting for physicians from emerging economies"
"More expert opinion next year"
Focusing the iCMLf Forum on a solution based discussion has been an excellent step forward. The feedback from attendees has been exceedingly positive and we will repeat this same format in 2013. In April the iCMLf will invite submissions of projects to be presented and discussed at the 2013 Forum to be held in New Orleans during ASH.
Thank you to all those who participated in the 2012 iCMLf Forum and we welcome further comments and discussion.
Webstreams of all presentations of the International CML Foundation Forum, held in partnership with The Max Foundation during the meeting of the American Society of Hematology (ASH) in Atlanta on 7 December 2012, are now available.
The iCMLf would like to make you aware of the following meeting:
November 30 and December 1, Bologna, Sant’Orsola-Malpighi University Hospital, Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology: Congress "Next Generation Sequencing for Personalized Therapy of Leukemia – 1 act". The Congress, promoted by Professor Giovanni Martinelli, is part of the Kick-off Meeting of the FP7 EU Health Project "Next Generation Sequencing Platform for Targeted Personalized Therapy of Leukemia (NGS - PTL)".
The iCMLf invites physicians from emerging economic regions to submit abstracts outlining the successful implementation of projects that have improved their management of CML. Selected abstracts will be awarded an iCMLf grant of up to US$5,000.
The iCMLf invites physicians from emerging economic regions to submit abstracts outlining the successful implementation of projects that have improved their management of CML. Selected abstracts will be awarded an iCMLf grant of up to US$5,000 and be presented at the 2013 iCMLf Forum for Physicians from Emerging Regions.