Program for IWWM 13
- Welcome Reception
- Day 1 - Wednesday, October 14, 2026
- Day 2 - Thursday, October 15, 2026
- Day 3 - Friday, October 16, 2026
- Day 4 - Saturday, October 17, 2026
[2:00-5:00 PM] Early Registration
California Grand Ballroom Foyer
[6:00-8:00 PM] Welcome Reception
Renaissance Oasis Veranda
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
California Grand Ballroom
[7:45-8:00 AM] Welcome to IWWM-13
Ranjana Advani, Stephen Ansell, Prashant Kapoor, and Steven Treon [Workshop Organizers]
[8:00-9:00 AM] Session I
Genomic Predispositions in WM
Tina Bagratuni, Zachary Hunter [Chairs]
Single Cell Analysis reveals multiple monoclonal populations in WM and its precursor stages
Minghao Dang, MD Anderson, United States
Multiclonal Disease Underlies Familial WM
Alberto Guijosa, Dana Farber Cancer Institute United States
Spatial Profiling Reveals Tumor Microenvironmental Alterations in Asymptomatic WM progression
Irene Ghobrial, Dana Farber Cancer Institute United States
Importance of 6Q loss revealed in a MYD88 Transgenic Model of WM
Filip Garbicz, Dana Farber Cancer Institute United States
Panel Discussion, All Session I Speakers
[9:00-10:00 AM] Session II
Genomic Landscape of the WM Clone
Damien Roos-Weil, Romanos Pistofidis-Sklavenitis [Chairs]
Genomic Evolution of WM across disease stages
Jithma Abeykoon, Mayo Clinic-Rochester, United States
Time dependent genomic evolution of WM revealed in the E-Score
Zachary Hunter, Dana Farber Cancer Institute, United States
Subtype specific evolutionary Trajectories in WM
Gareth Morgan, New York University-Langone, United States
Secondary genomic alterations associated with MYD88 driven oncogenesis
Maria Luisa Guerrera, Dana Farber Cancer Institute, United States
Panel Discussion, All Session II Speakers
[10:00-10:30 AM] Mid-Morning Break & Networking
Ballroom Terrace
[10:30-11:30 AM] Session III
High Risk Genomics in WM
Gareth Morgan, Ramon Garcia Sanz [Chairs]
Prognostic Significance of TP53 Mutations from the BIOWM Study
Marzia Varettoni, University of Pavia, Italy
Genomic Landscape of High-Risk WM Disease
David Moreno, University of Barcelona, Spain
High Risk Genomics in the Era of BTK-Inhibitors
Shuhui Yi, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, China
Double HIT TP53 Alterations Define Ultra High-Risk WM
Steve Treon, Dana Farber Cancer Institute, United States
Panel Discussion, All Session III Speakers
[11:30-12:30 PM] Session IV
Tumor Immune Microenvironment
Stephen Ansell, Samir Parekh [Chairs]
Evolution of Tumor Immune Microenvironment
Romanos Pistofidis-Sklavenitis, City of Hope, United States
Tumor Immune Microenvironmental Interactions in WM
Hao Sun, Dana Farber Cancer Institute, United States
Role of Myeloid derived Immune Cells in WM related Immune Suppression
Patricia Mondello, Mayo Clinic-Rochester, United States
Distinct Immune and Genomic Signatures Predict Resistance to Ibrutinib Therapy in Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia
Tina Bagratuni, University of Athens, Greece
Panel Discussion, All Session IV Speakers
[12:30-1:30 PM] LUNCH
San Jacinto-Santa Rosa Hall
Consensus Panel Breakout Sessions (For Panel Members)
CHINO Conference Room
PANEL 1: Defining Uniform Criteria for MRD Assessment in WM
PANEL 2: Response Criteria for Non-IgM LPL Incl. Hyposecretory/Non-secretory
[1:30-2:30 PM] Session: V
Signaling Networks and Novel Targets in WM
Ken Anderson, Noopur Raje [Chairs]
Targeting IRAK signaling in MYD88 Mutated Lymphomas
John Hatcher, Dana Farber Cancer Institute, United States
Targeting HCK in BTK-Inhibitor resistant MYD88 Mutates Lymphomas
Shirong Liu, Dana Farber Cancer Institute, United States
Mechanistic Insights into Abrogating T-Cell exhaustion from A MYD88 Mutated Transgenic Murine Model
Christelle Vincent-Faber, University of Limoges, France
Targeting Alarmins to Improve T-Cell Immunity and Cellular Therapy Outcomes in MM: Lessons for WM
Samir Parekh, MT Sinai Medical Center, United States
Panel Discussion, All Session V Speakers
[2:30-3:30 PM] Session: VI
Plenary Session I
Oral Presentations- Basic and Translational
Nikhil Munshi, Marzia Varettoni [Chairs]
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[3:10 PM] Panel Discussion, All Session VI Speakers
[3:30-4:00 PM] Session VII
Keynote Lecture
AI Powered Workflows for Blood Cancers
Keynote Speaker: Jansen Seheult, Mayo Clinic-Rochester, United States
Keynote Moderator: Stephen Ansell, Mayo Clinic-Rochester, United States
[4:00-4:30 PM] Afternoon Break & Networking
Ballroom Terrace
[6:00-10:00 PM] Opening Ceremonies and Awards Presentation
Palm Springs Art Museum
[5:30-6:00 PM] Buses depart from the Hotel
- Keynote Speaker: BeiGene, Inc.
- Presentation of the Peter S. Bing Humanitarian Award
- Presentation of Jan Gosta Waldenstrom Award
- Presentation of Robert A. Kyle Award
Thursday, October 15, 2026
California Grand Ballroom
[8:00-9:00 AM] Session VIII
Special Topics in WM
Stathis Kastritis, Jorge Castillo [Chairs]
Management of Transformed WM
Eric Durot, CHU DE REIMS, France
Management of IgM Peripheral Neuropathy
Shayna Sarosiek, Dana Farber Cancer Institute, United States
Management of Bing Neel Syndrome
Naohiro Sekiguchi, National Disaster Medical Center, Japan
Management of WM related Amyloidosis
Monique Minnema, University of Utrecht, The Netherlands
Panel Discussion, All Session VIII Speakers
[9:00-10:00 AM] Session IX
Novel Approaches for Treatment Naïve WM- Clinical Studies I
Meletios Dimopoulos, Judith Trotman [Chairs]
Prospective Randomized Study of DRC vs. Bortezomib-DRC (ECWM-1 Trial) in Treatment naïve WM
Pierre Morel, CHU Amiens Picardie, France
Prospective Study of Bortezomib, Ibrutinib and Rituximab (ECWM-2 Trial) in Treatment naïve WM
Christian Buske, University of Ulm, Germany
Prospective Study of Ibrutinib and Carfilzomib vs. Ibrutinib (CZAR-1) in Treatment naïve WM
Stathis Kastritis, University of Athens, Greece
Randomized Phase II Study of DRC vs. Venetoclax and Rituximab (VIWA-1 Trial) in Treatment naïve WM
Christian Buske, University of Ulm, Germany
Panel Discussion, All Session IX Speakers
[10:00-10:30 AM] Mid-Morning Break & Networking
Ballroom Terrace
[10:30-11:30 AM] Session X
Novel Approaches for Treatment naïve WM-Clinical Studies II
M.J. Kersten, Constantine Tam [Chairs]
Prospective Study of Bendamustine-Rituximab followed by Observation or maintenance Rituximab
Mathias Rummel, University of Giessen, Germany
Prospective Study of Bendamustine, Rituximab and Acalabrutinib in Treatment naïve WM
Neil Berinstein, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Center, Canada
Prospective Study of Bendamustine, Rituximab and Zanubrutinib in Treatment naïve WM-China Study
Lugui Qiu, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, China
Prospective Study of Bendamustine, Rituximab and Zanubrutinib in Treatment naïve WM- USA Study
Andrew Branagan, Massachusetts General Hospital, United States
Panel Discussion, All Session X Speakers
[11:30-12:30] Session XI
Novel Approaches for Previously Treated WM
Moshe Gatt, Sheeba Thomas [Chairs]
Prospective Study of Pirtobrutinib monotherapy in previously treated WM
- Lia Palomba, Memorial Sloane Kettering Cancer Center, United States
Prospective Study of Pirtobrutinib and Venetoclax in previously treated WM
Jorge Castillo, Dana Farber Cancer Institute, United States
Phase I Study of the BTK PROTAC BGB-16673 in relapsed refractory WM
Anna Maria Frustaci, Duerre Congressi Srl, Italy
Prospective Study of the CD19-ADC Loncastuximab in Previously Treated WM
Shayna Sarosiek, Dana Farber Cancer Institute, United States
Panel Discussion, All Session XI Speakers
[12:30-1:30 PM] LUNCH
San Jacinto-Santa Rosa Hall
Consensus Panel Breakout Sessions (For Panel Members)
CHINO Conference Room
PANEL 3: Management of Peripheral Neuropathy in WM and IgM related Disorders
PANEL 4: Updated Recommendations for Management of Treatment naïve, symptomatic WM
[12:30-1:30 PM] Young Investigator Mentoring LUNCH
San Jacinto Conference Room
[1:30-2:30 PM] Session: XII
Plenary Session II
Oral Presentations- Clinical Studies
Ranjana Advani, Evangelos Terpos [Chairs]
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Panel Discussion, All Session XII Speakers
[2:30-3:30 PM] Session XIII
Plenary Session III
Young Investigator [YIA] Oral Presentations
Andrew Branagan, Josephine Vos [Chairs]
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Panel Discussion, All Session XIII Speakers
[3:30-5:00 PM] Session XIV
Poster Session & Reception
Sierra-Ventura Hall
[6:00-8:00 PM] Faculty Dinner Reception- Thompson Palm Springs
[6:00-10:00 PM} Palm Springs Street Fair Festival, Palm Canyon Drive
[5:30 PM] Departure in the Hotel Lobby
Friday, October 16, 2026
California Grand Ballroom
[8:00-9:30 AM] Session XV
Great Debates in WM
Eva Kimby & Irene Ghobrial [Chairs]
[8:00-8:20 AM] Great Debate I
Should Family of Patients with Inherited WM Predisposition be Evaluated for WM and Related Disorders?
YES! They should be evaluated
Sigurdur Kristinson, University of Iceland, Iceland
NO! They should NOT be evaluated
M.J Kersten, University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands
[8:20-8:40 AM] Great Debate II
Should TP53 Mutation Status be considered in Treatment Decisions?
YES! They should be considered
Jorge Castillo, Dana Farber Cancer Institute, United States
NO! They should NOT be considered
Christian Buske, University of Ulm, Germany
[8:40-9:00] Great Debate III
Should Chemo-immunotherapy be used before or after BTK-Inhibitors in WM?
They should be used BEFORE BTK Inhibitors
Meletios Dimopoulos, University of Athens, Greece
They should be used AFTER BTK Inhibitors
Alessandra Tedeschi, Niguarda Hospital, Italy
[9:00-9:20 AM] Great Debate IV
Do we still need stem cell transplantation in the era of targeted and cellular therapies in WM?
NO, we do not need stem cell transplantation
Constantine Tam, Alfred Hospital, Monash University, Australia
YES, we DO need stem cell transplantation
Charalampia Kyriakou, University College London Hospitals NHS Trust, United Kingdom
[9:30-10:00 AM] Mid-Morning Break & Networking
Ballroom Terrace
[10:00-11:00 AM] Session XVI
Clinical Trials in Progress for WM- Non-Cellular Therapies
Jeffrey Matous, Roger Owen [Chairs]
Randomized Clinical Trial of Ibrutinib vs. DRC in Treatment naïve WM: RAINBOW Trial
Rebecca Auer, Royal London Hospital, United Kingdom
Prospective Study of Pirtobrutinib, Rituximab, and Venetoclax (PROVEN Study) in Treatment naïve WM
- Lia Palomba, Memorial Sloane Kettering Cancer Center, United States
Phase 2 Study of the BCL2 Inhibitor Sonrotoclax in relapsed refractory WM
Ramon Garcia Sanz, Universitario Gregorio Maranon De Madrid, Spain
Clinical Trial of Sonrotoclax and BGB-16673 in Treatment naïve and BTK-Inhibitor naïve WM: Sounder Trial
Judith Trotman, University of Sydney, Australia
Panel Discussion, All Session XVI Speakers
[11:00-3:30 PM] BLISS FAMILY WORKSHOP for Advancing Cellular Therapies in WM
[11:00-11:30 PM] Session XVII
Keynote Lecture 1
Bringing Cellular Therapies to WM: The Lymphoma Experience
Keynote Speaker: Steven Schuster, UC Health Cancer Care, United States
Keynote Moderator: Ranjana Advani, Stanford University, United States
Keynote Lecture 2
Bringing Cellular Therapies to WM: The Myeloma Experience
Keynote Speaker: Noopur Raje, Mass General Hospital, United States
Keynote Moderator: Prashant Kapoor, Mayo Clinic-Rochester, United States
[11:30-12:30 PM] LUNCH
San Jacinto-Santa Rosa Hall
Consensus Panel Breakout Sessions (For Panel Members)
CHINO Conference Room
PANEL 5: Updated Recommendations for Management of Relapsed-Refractory WM
PANEL 6: Targets and Priorities for Advancing Cellular Therapies in WM
[12:30-1:30 PM] Session XVIII
Clinical Trials in Progress for WM- Cellular Therapies I
Hermann Einsele, Edward Stadtmauer [Chairs]
Clinical Trial of the CD19 TCE AZD0486 in Previously Treated WM
Tarek Mouhieddine, Dana Farber Cancer Institute, United States
Clinical Trial of the CD20 TCE Epcoritamab in previously treated WM- USA Experience
Gottfried von Keudell, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, United States
Clinical Trial of the CD20 TCE Epcoritamab in previously treated WM- European Experience
Josephine Vos, University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Randomized Study of Odronextamab vs. Odronextamab and Zanubrutinib in WM: MOZART TRIAL
Christian Buske, University of Ulm, Germany
Panel Discussion, All Session XVIII Speakers
[1:30-2:30 PM] Session XIX
Clinical Trials in Progress for WM- Cellular Therapies II
Steven Schuster, Noopur Raje [Chairs]
Clinical Trial of the BCMA TCE Etentamig in Previously Treated WM
Prashant Kapoor, Mayo Clinic-Rochester, United States
Clinical Trial of the BCMA TCE Teclistamab in Previously Treated WM
Andrew Branagan, Mass General Hospital, United States
Clinical Trial of Mosunetuzumab and Pirtobrutinib in previously treated WM
Narendranath Epperla, University of Utah, United States
Prospective Study of Epcoritamab and Zanubrutinib in Treatment naïve, Symptomatic WM
Camille Edwards, Dana Farber Cancer Institute, United States
Panel Discussion, All Session XIX Speakers
[2:30-3:30 PM] Session XX
Advisory Panel on Advancing Cellular Therapies in WM
Stephen Ansell, Steven Treon [Chairs]
Prioritizing TCE and CAR T cell studies in WM: Which Options, and for Which patients?
Hermann Einsele, University of Wurzburg, Germany
Developing MRD response assessment tools for dynamic risk assessment in WM
Nikhil Munshi, Dana Farber Cancer Institute, United States
What’s next in the world of Cellular Therapies that WM can serve as a disease model?
Eric Smith, Dana Farber Cancer Institute, United States
Can animal models help us identify and optimize cellular therapy options for WM?
Jose Martinz-Climent, University of Navarra, Spain
Panel Discussion, All Session XX Speakers
[3:30-4:00 PM] Afternoon Break & Networking
Ballroom Terrace
[6:00-10:00 PM] Closing Ceremonies and Awards Presentation
Westin Rancho Mirage
[5:30-6:00 PM] Buses depart from the Hotel
- Presentation of the Young Investigator Awards
- Announcement and Welcome to IWWM-14, 2028
Friday, October 16, 2026
Mojave Learning Center
[8:00-9:00 AM] Morning Break & Networking
Ballroom Terrace
[9:00-12:00 PM] Session XXI
IWWM & IWMF WM Patient
Highlights of IWWM-13 for WM Patients & Caregivers
Ranjana Advani, Prashant Kapoor [Chairs]
[9:00 AM] Introductions
Paul Kitchen, International Waldenstrom’s Macroglobulinemia Foundation
Delora Senft, International Waldenstrom’s Macroglobulinemia Foundation
[9:15 AM] Progress in Genomics and Personalized Treatment Approaches for WM
Tina Bagratuni, University of Athens, Greece
Zachary Hunter, Dana Farber Cancer Institute, United States
[9:45 AM] New Targets and Drug Development Opportunities
Romanos Sklavenitis-Pistofidis, City of Hope, United States
John Hatcher, Dana Farber Cancer Institute, United States
[10:15 AM] Highlights of Clinical Trials Reported at IWWM-13
Christian Buske, University of Ulm, Germany
Shayna Sarosiek, Dana Farber Cancer Institute, United States
[10:45 AM] The New Frontier: Cellular Therapy Trials in WM
Monique Minnema, University of Utrecht, The Netherlands
- Lia Palomba, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, United States
[11:15 AM] Summary of Great Debates in WM: What is Still Controversial, and What Do the Experts Think?
Josephine Vos, University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Andrew Branagan, Massachusetts General Hospital, United States
[11:45 AM] Conclusions
Ranjana Advani, University of Stanford, United States
Prashant Kapoor, Mayo Clinic-Rochester, United States
[12:00-1:00 PM] LUNCH
Catalina Hall
[1:00-4:00 PM] WM-NET Strategic Initiatives Meeting
CHINO Meeting room
Jorge Castillo [Chair]
[4:00-6:00 PM] IWMF Board Meeting
Snow Creek Board Room
Paul Kitchen, International Waldenstrom’s Macroglobulinemia Foundation
Delora Senft, International Waldenstrom’s Macroglobulinemia Foundation
[7:00-10:00 PM] WMNET- IWMF Dinner Reception, Melvyn’s
[6:30 PM] Buses depart from the Hotel, by invitation