Publications and Conferences

Here is a list of our peer-reviewed publications and conference engagements.

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.

Conferences 2025

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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.