Mid-Atlantic Lymphoma Workshop: June 15, 2024 - Washington, DC

The Mid-Atlantic Lymphoma Workshop will be an in-person program, delivering patient education programming. There will be no online/hybrid option. Please see LRF’s Health and Safety Policy here (updated 02.05.24). This program will provide access to local lymphoma experts. Please continue to check this page for updates. For updates on programs, please ensure you are subscribed to receive emails from the Lymphoma Research Foundation (LRF).

Mid-Atlantic Lymphoma Workshop: Understanding Lymphoma Basics and Current Treatment Options

DATE: Saturday, June 15, 2024
TIME: 8:15 AM ET – 1:30 PM ET

LOCATION: Washington Marriott Georgetown
1221 22nd Street NW
Washington, DC 20037

Parking: Check back for more information prior to the event.

About The Workshop

The Lymphoma Research Foundation’s Lymphoma Workshop provides the latest information about lymphoma, current treatment options and support issues to members of the lymphoma community across the United States. The Mid-Atlantic Lymphoma Workshop is the premier patient education and networking forum in the region.

PROGRAM CHAIRS

**Stefan Barta, MD**
*University of Pennsylvania*

**Kieron Dunleavy, MD**
*Georgetown University*

**Nina Wagner-Johnston, MD**
*Johns Hopkins University*

PROGRAM AGENDA

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8:15 AM Registration, Exhibit Area Viewing and Breakfast

9:00 AM Welcome and Lymphoma Overview Sessions (Choose One)

Lymphoma Overview for Newly Diagnosed Patients – Nina Wagner-Johnston, MD, Johns Hopkins University
Lymphoma Overview and Treatment Options for Relapsed and Refractory Disease – Kieron Dunleavy, MD, Georgetown University
Understanding Survivorship: When Lymphoma/CLL Treatment is Completed – Stefan Barta, MD, University of Pennsylvania

9:45 AM Question and Answer Panel for Each Plenary (Above)

10:00 AM Break and Exhibit Exploration

10:15 AM Disease-Specific Breakout Sessions Including Q & A (Choose One)

Aggressive B-cell Non-Hodgkin Lymphomas – Emily Ayers, MD, University of Virginia
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia/ Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma – Victor Yazbeck, MD, Virginia Commonwealth University
Follicular Lymphoma and Marginal Zone Lymphoma – Joseph Roswarski, MD, Georgetown University
Hodgkin Lymphoma – Kieron Dunleavy, MD, Georgetown University
Mantle Cell Lymphoma – Nina Wagner-Johnston, MD, Johns Hopkins University
T-Cell Lymphomas (PTCL and CTCL) – Stefan Barta, MD, University of Pennsylvania
Waldenström Macroglobulinemia – Adam Waxman, University of Pennsylvania

11:30 AM Break and Exhibit Area Exploration

11:45 AM Living With Lymphoma Sessions (Choose One)

Caregiver / Family Support Group or Caregiving Session
Mindfulness – Avani Prabhakar, MD, MPH, FACP, Johns Hopkins University
Nutrition – Kelsie Hitesman, RD, CNSC, LD, Georgetown University

12:45 PM Networking Lunch

1:45 PM ET Workshop Concludes

Reasons To Attend

New morning sessions dedicated to newly diagnosed, relapsed/refractory and survivorship topics. Learn about your specific type of lymphoma, treatment options, clinical trials, and emerging therapies during the comprehensive disease-specific breakout sessions.
Hear a variety of presentations and have your specific questions answered from our expert speaking faculty comprised of lymphoma specialists and patient support experts.
Meet other people with your same type of lymphoma during breakfast, lunch and breakout sessions.

Additional Information

In-person program: This will be an in-person event. There will be no online/hybrid option. See LRF’s Health and Safety Policy here (updated 02.05.24). Please read before registering.

This program is free for people affected with lymphoma and their loved ones; however, pre- registration is required.

Meals: Breakfast and lunch will be provided for all registered attendees.

For additional information, please contact a member of our Lymphoma Helpline staff at helpline@lymphoma.org or (800) 500-9976.

This program is for patients and survivors, caregivers and program supporters. If you are a pharmaceutical industry professional that is interested in attending but your company is not listed as a sponsor, please email vgonzalez@lymphoma.org to learn more about sponsorship.

Disclaimer: The Lymphoma Research Foundation (LRF) is a national nonprofit organization based in the United States with educational programs and resources are intended for a US-based audience. These program and resources address available lymphoma treatments in the United States. and information on drug approvals by the US Food and Drug Administration.
For individuals outside of the US, LRF recommends the Lymphoma Coalition at www.lymphomacoalition.org. The Lymphoma Coalition is a global network of worldwide nonprofit/NGO lymphoma patient organizations with information appropriate for non US-based audiences.