International Society for Cutaneous Lymphomas

Ready for summer in Montréal? Now is the time to register for 6WCCL 2026. Secure your spot: 6wccl.org/
✔ Invitation letters available for visa support
✔ Travel discounts with Air Canada and VIA Rail
✔ Group rates at Le Westin Montréal until May 31
Register early and plan ahead!

Ready for summer in Montréal? Now is the time to register for 6WCCL 2026. Secure your spot: 6wccl.org

✔ Invitation letters available for visa support

✔ Travel discounts with Air Canada and VIA Rail

✔ Group rates at Le Westin Montréal until May 31

Register early and plan ahead!

Spotlight on Dr. Nadia Demko, Hematopathologist at McGill, Montréal. Specializes in lymphoid neoplasms & CTCL, integrating histology, immunophenotype & molecular data. Passionate about complex diagnostics, teaching & collaboration. Excited for global connection at 6WCCL www.mcgill.ca/pathology/na...

Spotlight on Dr. Brian Poligone, MD, PhD, Rochester Skin Lymphoma Medical Group Founder, Dr. Poligone focuses on cutaneous lymphoma, tumor biology, wound healing, and drug development. Through his self-funded lab, he has contributed to the literature, donating over $2 million to cancer research.

Spotlight on Dr. Mylène Veilleux
Dr. Veilleux is a dermatologist at Université de Sherbrooke with interests in advanced medical dermatology, cutaneous lymphomas, and First Nations health. She’s proud of the Estrie derm team and believes in chasing your dreams while staying true to your priorities.

Spotlight on Dr. Minaskshi Taparia, staff hematologist at the University of Alberta and Cross Cancer Institute in Edmonton. She specializes in bone marrow transplant, CTCL, histiocytic and mast cell disorders, advancing care and research for rare blood and skin diseases.

Spotlight on Dr. David Roberge, Professor (University of Montreal) and adjunct professor (McGill), he practices at CHUM in Montréal. A leader in radiation oncology and past president of CARO, his work focuses on cutaneous lymphoma and novel radiation therapies. www.chumontreal.qc.ca/en/crchum/ch...

Now is the time to plan your 6WCCL trip to Montréal 🇨🇦

June in Montréal brings food, culture, fresh air, and festivals! Register early, check travel and visa requirements, book discounted flights and trains, and secure your hotel room. Local tour options coming soon. 6wccl.org

Spotlight on Dr. Gizelle Popradi, Director of the Stem Cell Transplant Program and Assistant Professor at McGill University. She specializes in T-cell lymphoma and acute leukemia, focusing on advancing stem cell transplantation and immune effector cell therapies. www.mcgill.ca/hematology/g...

Spotlight on Dr. Ziba Rahbar, MD, MPH, Associate Pathologist at Mass General Brigham, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, and Harvard Medical School. She specializes in CTCL, MF/SS biomarkers, and novel diagnostic markers to enhance dermatopathological diagnosis.

Spotlight on Dr. Sonia Skamene: A McGill Radiation Oncologist and Assistant Professor. Expert in hematology, pediatrics, and palliative care, she leads quality improvement and patient safety. At the 6th WCCL, she looks forward to aligning treatments with patient values through collaboration.

🌟 Plenary Speakers at 6th WCCL: Dr. Jason Hipp, MD, PhD, on AI in cancer diagnosis & prognosis, and Prof. Thomas Kupper, MD, FAAD, on 40 years of skin immunity research. Join us June 25–27, 2026, in Montreal! #WCCL2026 #CutaneousLymphoma #Dermatology

Spotlight on Dr. Philip Berardi, Clinician Investigator at the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute and Associate Professor at the University of Ottawa. He works in hematopathology and cancer therapeutics, combining clinical care, research, and teaching in Ottawa, Canada.

Spotlight on Dr. Robert Gniadecki, Clinical Professor of Dermatology at the University of Alberta. Focused on cutaneous lymphoma (CL), hematology-dermatology, and autoimmune diseases. He has led the development of low-dose total skin irradiation protocols for CL and discovery of lymphoma stem cells.

🌟 Spotlight on Dr. Rouslan Kotchetkov, Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Toronto and Hematologist-Oncologist in Ontario. He focuses on lymphoproliferative disorders and malignant hematology, with a strong passion for patient care and recovery.

🌟 Spotlight on Dr. Caroline Hamm, Associate Professor at Western University, Windsor Campus. She focuses on lymphoma, leukemia, cellular therapies, and clinical trial access. Founder of the Clinical Trials Navigator program, advancing equity in clinical research across Canada.

Calling all those interested in cutaneous lymphomas. Submit your abstract online today for the 6th World Congress of Cutaneous Lymphomas (WCCL) in Montreal from June 25-27, 2026. Abstract submission closes on January 23, 2026. 

Spotlight on Gena Piliotis, MD, FRCPC, MEd, Hematologist and Associate Dean of Undergraduate Medical Education at Queen’s University. Lymphoma specialist with a focus on cutaneous lymphoma. Leader in medical education and global health, with extensive academic and national leadership experience.

Spotlight on Dr. Cesar Gentille, MD, Assistant Professor of Hematology at UAMS (Little Rock). Focused on lymphomas, including PTCL & CTCL, HCT & cellular therapy. Leads CTCL care with dermatology colleagues, runs lymphoma trials, and mentors trainees.

Spotlight on Anne W. Beaven, MD, Hematologist at UNC Chapel Hill specializing in Hodgkin, non-Hodgkin & cutaneous T-cell lymphomas. Co-leads UNC Cutaneous Lymphoma Clinic. Leads CAR-T trials for T-cell lymphomas. Passionate clinician & recreational drummer.

Spotlight on Sima Rozati, MD, PhD, Academic dermatologist at Johns Hopkins & Director of the Multidisciplinary Cutaneous Lymphoma Clinic. Translational investigator advancing precision, personalized therapies for CTCL.
🔗 Learn more: www.hopkinsmedicine.org/dermatology/...

Spotlight on Ben J. Friedman, MD

Dermatopathologist and clinician specializing in cutaneous lymphoproliferative disorders. Passionate about precision medicine, clinicopathologic correlation, and early diagnosis. Dedicated mentor for medical students and dermatology residents.

Spotlight on Patrick M. Brunner, MD, Associate Professor at Mount Sinai & Director of the Cutaneous Lymphoma Clinic and physician-scientist focused on chronic inflammatory skin disease & cutaneous lymphomas. 🔗 Learn more: labs.icahn.mssm.edu/brunnerlab/

Spotlight on Dr. Shamir Geller, dermatologist at MSKCC and Weill Cornell specializing in cutaneous lymphoma. He is active in research, education, and mentorship, values patient connections, and has contributed work highlighting racial disparities in CTCL.
www.linkedin.com/in/shamir-ge...

Spotlight on Dr. Sathish Gopalakrishnan, a hematologist at Health Sciences North, Sudbury with training from India, the UK, Vancouver, and Duke. He focuses on myeloma and lymphoma, and established biospecific antibody therapies in Sudbury. He looks forward to discussing new TCL therapies.

Dr. Ifeyinwa Obiorah, UVA pathologist, leads the Cutaneous Lymphoma Program and focuses on diagnosing and defining rare cutaneous lymphomas. She values collaboration, mentoring, and research that improves patient care. med.virginia.edu/pathology/contact/ifeyinwa-e-obierah-m-d/

Spotlight on Dr. Denis Miyashiro, MD, PhD, a Dermatologist at the University of São Paulo Medical School and Cancer Institute. His clinical/research focus is on cutaneous lymphomas, oncology, and adverse drug reactions to cancer drugs. He is passionate about relieving patient suffering.

Spotlight on Dr. Zachary Wolner, MD, an Assistant Prof. of dermatology/dermatopathology at Emory University and Co-Director of the Oncodermatology Clinic. He specializes in supportive oncodermatology and cutaneous lymphomas, tailoring treatments to improve patients' quality of life.

Spotlight on Dr. Marshall Kadin, expert in CD30+ CTCL at the University of Virginia. He was the first to describe lymphomatoid papulosis and established methotrexate as effective therapy for CD30-positive lymphoproliferative disorders. He created widespread lymphoma cell lines, crucial for research.

Spotlight on Dr. Jennifer DeSimone, Associate Professor at the University of Virginia and Director of Cutaneous Lymphoma at INOVA Schar Cancer Institute, where she leads a large multidisciplinary clinic. She is involved in CTCL research as well as local and national patient support initiatives.