Conferences and Publications

Here is a list of the Max Foundation’s upcoming conference engagements and peer-reviewed publications.

Conferences 2025

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iwCLL, September 17-20

The International Workshop on Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (iwCLL) brings together global experts to advance research and treatment of CLL through scientific exchange, exploring cutting-edge research in CLL and practical management of patients with CLL.

UNGA, September 9-28

The 80th United Nations General Assembly convenes world leaders in New York to address global challenges and accelerate progress on the Sustainable Development Goals.

CGI, September 24-25

The Clinton Global Initiative Annual Meeting celebrates 20 years of impact by uniting leaders from across sectors to share solutions and forge new partnerships to tackle urgent global issues.

AORTIC, November 2-5

Held in Hammamet, Tunisia, AORTIC 2025 focuses on advancing cancer care across Africa through equitable research, education, and collaboration among oncology professionals, policymakers, and advocates.

ABC8, November 6-8

The Advanced Breast Cancer (ABC8) Conference in Lisbon is the leading global forum for developing consensus guidelines on metastatic breast cancer, emphasizing multidisciplinary care and patient-centered approaches.

ASH, December 6-9

The ASH Annual Meeting in Orlando is the premier international event in hematology, showcasing cutting-edge research, clinical advancements, and networking opportunities for professionals across the field.

Publications

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Peer-Reviewed Publications

Cook, G., Wrigglesworth, J. M., & Garcia-Gonzalez, P. (2025) Max Access Solutions: An innovative model to bring life-saving medicines to low- and middle-income countries. Blood Global Hematology, accepted manuscript. On-line ahead of print version. 

Briercheck, E. L., Wrigglesworth, J. M., Garcia-Gonzalez, I., Scheepers, C., Ong, M. C., Venkatesh, V., Stevenson, P., Annamalay, A. A., Coffey, D. G., Anderson, A. B., Garcia-Gonzalez, P., & Wagner, M. J. (2024). Treatment access for gastrointestinal stromal tumor in predominantly low- and middle-income countries. JAMA Network Open, 7(4), e244898. 

Matsuzaki, M., Annamalay, A., Garcia-Gonzalez, P., & Radich, J. (2023). CML outcomes and care delivery during the COVID-19 pandemic in low- and middle-income countries. Current Hematologic Malignancy Reports, 18(1), 1-7.

Rowley, S., Garcia-Gonzalez, P., Radich, J.P., Novakowski, A.K., Usherenko, I., & Babigumira, J.B. (2021). Analysis of the gap in PCR monitoring availability for patients with chronic myeloid leukemia in 60 low- and middle-income countries. Cost Effectiveness and Resource Allocation, 19(1), 18.

Umeh, C.A., Garcia-Gonzalez, P., Tremblay, D., & Laing, R. (2020). The survival of patients enrolled in a global direct-to-patient cancer medicine donation program: The Glivec International Patient Assistance Program (GIPAP). EClinicalMedicine, 19, 100257.

Malhotra, H., Radich, J., & Garcia-Gonzalez, P. (2019). Meeting the needs of CML patients in resource-poor countries. Hematology American Society of Hematology Education Program, 2019(1), 433-442.

Garcia-Gonzalez, P., Lopes, G., Schwartz, E., & Shulman, L.N. (2018). The role of humanitarian donations in decreasing preventable mortality from cancer in low-income countries: Models to improve access to life-saving medicines. Journal of Global Oncology, 4, 1-3.

Novakowski, A.K., Garcia-Gonzalez, P., Wrigglesworth, M., & Stergachis, A. (2018). A pharmacovigilance system for treatment access and medical donation programs: The Max Foundation experience. Global Health, 14(1), 76.

Garcia-Gonzalez, P., Boultbee, P., & Epstein, D. (2015). Novel humanitarian aid program: The Glivec International Patient Assistance Program – Lessons learned from providing access to breakthrough targeted oncology treatment in low- and middle-income countries. Journal of Global Oncology, 1(1), 37-45. 

Sadak, K.T., Fultz, K., Mendizabal, A., Reaman, G., Garcia-Gonzalez, P., & Levine, P.H. (2014). International patterns of childhood chronic myeloid leukemia: Comparisons between the United States and resource-restricted nations. Pediatric Blood & Cancer, 61(10), 1774-1778.

Mendizabal, A. M., Garcia-Gonzalez, P., & Levine, P. H. (2013). Regional variations in age at diagnosis and overall survival among patients with chronic myeloid leukemia from low- and middle-income countries. Cancer Epidemiology, 37(3), 247-254.

Garcia-Gonzalez, P., & Schwartz, E.L. (2012). Maximize Life Global Cancer Awareness Campaign: Improving the lives of cancer patients while increasing global awareness of their needs. Studies in Health Technology and Informatics, 172, 27-32.