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2015 Research Report
Cutaneous Lymphoma Foundation
Cutaneous Lymphoma Foundation and Research
We are pleased to share with you our new Research Report. The Research Report will be published
annually to provide an overview and update of the clinical research supported by the Cutaneous
Lymphoma Foundation. In 2012, the Cutaneous Lymphoma Foundation expanded its commitment
to advancing research specific to cutaneous lymphoma with the launch of the CLARIONS (Curing
Cutaneous Lymphoma by Advancing Research, Innovation and Offering New Solutions) research
awards program, the first of its kind and dedicated exclusively to funding cutaneous lymphoma
research. The goal of the CLARIONS research awards is to support researchers interested in
conducting innovative cutaneous lymphoma studies that will help uncover causes, advance
treatments and improve quality of life for patients. The first CLARIONS award winners were
announced in December, 2013 for funding January - December, 2014. In addition to renewing the
funding for these recipients for an additional year in December, 2014, we were privileged to name
two new CLARIONS award recipients who will receive funding for January – December, 2015.
Since 2003, the Cutaneous Lymphoma Foundation has presented the Young Investigator’s Awards
(YIA), to physicians and scientists in the specialties of medical oncology and dermatology. These
travel grants support attendance at the annual meetings of the American Society for Hematology
(ASH) and the Society for Investigative Dermatology (SID), where YIA recipients present their
research on cutaneous lymphoma. Over 15 recipients have received the YIA award and many
continue to be actively engaged in cutaneous lymphoma research.
I would like to thank my medical professional colleagues who have volunteered to participate in the
Cutaneous Lymphoma Foundation research award application review process. Their commitment
and integrity creates a merit-based process that ensures the highest quality cutaneous lymphoma
research. A special thanks to former CLF Board Member, Dr. Pierluigi Porcu for his vision and
leadership in the development of the CLARIONS award program. The cutaneous lymphoma
community appreciates your time and expertise to support this effort.
We look forward to continuing to expand our funding to support research and as always, our
commitment to those affected with cutaneous lymphomas remains steadfast and unwavering.
Stuart Lessin, MD
Member, Board of Directors
Cutaneous Lymphoma Foundation
Youn Kim, MD -
Stanford School of Medicine
Stuart Lessin, MD -
KGL Skin Study Center
Barbara Pro, MD -
Jefferson Cutaneous Lymphoma Center
Steven Rosen, MD -
City of Hope National Medical Center
Jonathon Said, MD -
UCLA Medical Center
Thank you to the physicians who have served on the CLARIONS Scientific Review Board:
Thomas Kupper, MD, Committee Chair -
Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Francine Foss, MD -
Yale Cancer Center
Lars French, MD -
University Hospital Zurich
Susan Geyer, MD -
Ohio State University
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