Events and Programs

The CLL Information Group (CIG) provides educational opportunities for CLL/SLL patients and caregivers throughout the year. Our programs provide CLL/SLL disease- and treatment-specific information.

Seminars and Workshops
Webcasts/Podcasts
Teleconferences

Seminars and Workshops

These educational programs are designed to bring CLL/SLL patients and caregivers the latest information about CLL/SLL, its treatment options, clinical trials, and advances in research. Seminars and workshops are held by CIG in collaboration with the Lymphoma Research Foundation.

Upcoming Seminars and Workshops

Lymphoma Workshop: Understanding Lymphoma Basics and Current Treatment Options

April 17, 2010 - Needham, MA

May 22, 2010 - Chicago, IL

October 16, 2010 - Minneapolis, MN (More information coming soon)

November 6, 2010 - Brooklyn, NY (More information coming soon)

North American Educational Forum on Lymphoma

September 24 - 26, 2010 - San Francisco, CA

Webcast and Podcast Programs

Webcasts are available on diagnosis, treatment options, and complications. Each webcast is presented by a leading healthcare professional and offers you the opportunity to navigate through a synchronized audio and slide presentation. Podcasts are in audio format only. Webcast and podcast programs are sponsored by the Lymphoma Research Foundation and are available free-of-charge to viewers.

Available Webcast/Podcast Programs

Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
This webcast presentation features John Pagel, MD, PhD

CLL: Biology and Therapy

This webcast presentation features Thomas J. Kipps, MD

Teleconferences

Teleconferences are hour-long interactive telephone educational programs that provide an opportunity for CLL/SLL patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals to learn more about CLL/SLL, its treatments, and promising research from a leading lymphoma expert in the privacy of their home or office. Teleconferences are presented in collaboration with the Lymphoma Research Foundation are available free-of-charge to teleconference participants.

Upcoming Teleconferences

More information coming soon!

Archived Teleconferences

CIG Teleconference - Michael Keating, MB
On April 2, 2009, CIG hosted a teleconference for CLL/SLL Patients featuring Dr. Michael Keating (MD Anderson Cancer Center).

CIG Teleconference - Richard Furman, MD
On August 24, 2009 CIG hosted a teleconference for CLL/SLL patients featuring Dr. Richard Furman (Weill Cornell Medical College, New York-Presbyterian Hospital). Please note: The Q&A from the call is truncated.

Updates on Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia/Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma (CLL/SLL) Part I: Overview and Treatment Options
This free teleconference featuring Michael J. Keating, MB, BS and Thomas Kipps, MD, PhD was held on June 26, 2008 from 1:30pm – 2:30pm ET in collaboration with the Lymphoma Research Foundation and CancerCare.

Updates on Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia/Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma (CLL/SLL) Part II: Complications, Clinical Trials and New Approaches
This free teleconference featuring Richard R. Furman, MD and Clive Zent, MD was held on July 24, 2008 from 1:30pm – 2:30pm ET in collaboration with the Lymphoma Research Foundation and CancerCare.

Sponsorship Opportunities

If you are interested in supporting a CIG program, please e-mail Brian Tomlinson.