Program for IWWM 13
- Welcome Reception
- Day 1 - Wednesday, October 14, 2026
- Day 2 - Thursday, October 15, 2026
- Day 3 - Friday, October 16, 2026
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
[2:00-5:00 PM] Early Registration
[6:00-8:00 PM] Welcome Reception
Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel & Conference Center
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
[7:45-8:00 AM] Welcome to IWWM-13
Ranjana Advani, Stephen Ansell, Prashant Kapoor, and Steven Treon [Workshop Organizers]
[8:00-8:30 AM] Session I
Keynote Lecture
Revised ICL/WHO Classification of WM and IGM Related Disorders
Keynote Speaker: James Cook, Loyola University, United States
Keynote Moderator: Steven Treon, Dana Farber Cancer Institute, United States
[8:30-9:30 AM] Session II
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
Ruben Carrasco, Dana Farber Cancer Institute United States
[9:10 AM] Panel Discussion, All Session II Speakers
[9:30-10:00 AM] Mid-Morning Break & Networking
[10:00-11:00 AM] Session III
Genomic Landscape of the WM Clone
Damien Roos-Weil, Romanos Pistofidis-Sklavenitis [Chairs]
Dissection of Intra-clonal Apoptotic regulation in WM
Cristina Frusteri, University of Verona, Italy
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
[10:40 AM] Panel Discussion, All Session III Speakers
[11:00-12:00 PM] Session IV
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
[11:40 AM] Panel Discussion, All Session IV Speakers
[12:00-1:00 PM] LUNCH
Consensus Panel Breakout Sessions (For Panel Members)
PANEL 1: Defining Uniform Criteria for MRD Assessment in WM
PANEL 2: Response Criteria for Non-IgM LPL Incl. Hyposecretory/Non-secretory
[1:00-2:00 PM] Session V
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
[1:40 PM] Panel Discussion, All Session V Speakers
[2:00-3:00 PM] Session: VI
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
[2:40 PM] Panel Discussion, All Session VI Speakers
[3:00-3:30 PM] Mid-Afternoon Break & Networking
[3:30-4:30 PM] Session: VII
Plenary Session I
Oral Presentations- Basic and Translational
Nikhil Munshi, Marzia Varettoni [Chairs]
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[4:10 PM] Panel Discussion, All Session VII Speakers
[4:30-5:00 PM] Session VIII
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
[6:00-10:00 PM] Opening Ceremonies and Awards Presentation
[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
[8:00-9:00 AM] Session IX
Special Topics in WM
Stathis Kastritis, Shirley D’Sa [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
[8:40 AM] Panel Discussion, All Session IX Speakers
[9:00-10:00 AM] Session X
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
[9:40 AM] Panel Discussion, All Session X Speakers
[10:00-10:30 AM] Mid-Morning Break & Networking
[10:30-11:30 AM] Session XI
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
[11:10 AM] Panel Discussion, All Session XI Speakers
[11:30-12:30] Session XII
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
John Seymour, Peter Maccallum Cancer Center, Australia
Prospective Study of the CD19-ADC Loncastuximab in Previously Treated WM
Shayna Sarosiek, Dana Farber Cancer Institute, United States
[12:10 PM] Panel Discussion, All Session XII Speakers
[12:30-1:30 PM] LUNCH
Consensus Panel Breakout Sessions (For Panel Members)
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
[1:30-2:30 PM] Session: XIII
Plenary Session II
Oral Presentations- Clinical Studies
Ranjana Advani, John Seymour [Chairs]
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[2:10 PM] Panel Discussion, All Session XIII Speakers
[2:30-3:30 PM] Session XIV
Plenary Session III
Young Investigator [YIA] Oral Presentations
Andrew Branagan, Jospehine Vos [Chairs]
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[3:10 PM] Panel Discussion, All Session XIV Speakers
[3:30-5:00 PM] Session XV
Poster Session & Reception
[6:00-8:00 PM] Faculty Dinner Reception
[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
[8:00-10:00 AM] Session XVI
Great Debates in WM
Eva Kimby & Irene Ghobrial [Chairs]
[8:00-8:30 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
Shirely D’Sa, University Hospital of London, United Kingdom
[8:30-9:00 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
[9:00-9:30] 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
[9:30-10:00 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
[10:00-10:30 AM] Mid-Morning Break & Networking
[10:30-11:30 AM] Session XVII
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
[11:10 AM] Panel Discussion, All Session XVII Speakers
[12:30-1:30 PM] LUNCH
Consensus Panel Breakout Sessions (For Panel Members)
PANEL 5: Updated Recommendations for Management of Relapsed-Refractory WM
PANEL 6: Targets and Priorities for Advancing Cellular Therapies in WM
[12:30-5:00 PM] BLISS FAMILY WORKSHOP for Advancing Cellular Therapies in WM
[12:30-1:00 PM] Session XVIII
Keynote Lecture 1
Bringing Cellular Therapies to WM: The Lymphoma Experience
Keynote Speaker: Jeremy Abramson, Mass General Hospital, 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
[1:30-2:30 PM] Session XIX
Clinical Trials in Progress for WM- Cellular Therapies I
Hermann Einsele, Thomas Martin [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
[2:10 PM] Panel Discussion, All Session XIX Speakers
[2:30-3:30 PM] Session XX
Clinical Trials in Progress for WM- Cellular Therapies II
Jeremy Abramson, 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
Naren Epperla, University of Utah, United States
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[3:10 PM] Panel Discussion, All Session XX Speakers
[3:30-5:00 PM] Session XXI
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?
Thomas Martin, University of San Francisco, United States
Can animal models help us identify and optimize cellular therapy options for WM?
Jose Martinz-Climent, University of Navarra, Spain
[4:40 PM] Panel Discussion, All Session XXI Speakers
[6:00-10:00 PM] Closing Ceremonies and Awards Presentation
[5:30-6:00 PM] Buses depart from the Hotel
- Presentation of the Young Investigator Awards
- Announcement and Welcome to IWWM-14, 2028