International Society for Cutaneous Lymphomas
banner
cutaneouslymphomas.bsky.social
International Society for Cutaneous Lymphomas
@cutaneouslymphomas.bsky.social
Global non-profit of physicians, scientists & healthcare professionals dedicated to advancing knowledge & care in cutaneous lymphomas.
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.
January 8, 2026 at 1:56 PM
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/
January 6, 2026 at 6:11 PM
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...
December 27, 2025 at 6:26 PM
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.
December 26, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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/
December 24, 2025 at 7:55 PM
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.
December 21, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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.
December 15, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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.
December 12, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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.
December 11, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Spotlight on ISCL Board Member Dr. Evangelia Papadavid, Professor of Dermatology at the University of Athens, specializing in cutaneous lymphomas. She founded the Center of Excellence for Rare Skin Diseases in Athens and is involved with the EORTC Cutaneous Lymphoma Tumour Group (Chair, 2024–2027).
December 9, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Spotlight on Dr. Mary Salib, adjunct professor at McMaster University and community hematologist at Walker Family Cancer Centre in Southern Ontario, specialising in malignant hematology and CTCL. She is passionate about addressing barriers to dermatology and radiation oncology care in her community.
December 8, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Spotlight on Dr. Joanne Britto, a Hematologist at McMaster University. She completed a clinical research fellowship in lymphoid malignancies and cellular therapy, as well as an MSc in Health Research Methodology. Her work focuses on CTCL, quality of life, and clinical trials.
December 5, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Spotlight on Dr. Tyler Jordan, DVM, PhD, DACVD, Veterinary Dermatologist and Assistant Professor at UC Davis. He studies naturally occurring inflammatory and neoplastic skin diseases in companion animals, with current research on canine epitheliotropic T-cell lymphoma as a model of human disease.
December 3, 2025 at 1:13 PM
📍Spotlight on Dr. Eric Mou, MD, hematology-oncology specialist at University of Iowa, focusing on lymphoma and CTCL. Excited for new PROCLIPI data and global CTCL collaboration at the 6WCCL. Passionate about patient-centered communication, Iowa sports, working out and time with family.
December 2, 2025 at 1:33 PM
📍 Spotlight on CTCL Expert Dr. Xiao Ni
Dr. Xiao Ni, MD, PhD, is an Associate Professor at MD Anderson Cancer Center, advancing CTCL research through work on immune escape, novel immunotherapies, genomic profiling, biomarkers, and ECP to improve patient care.
www.mdanderson.org/research...
November 28, 2025 at 1:15 PM
📍Spotlight on Dr. Kevin Imrie, hematologist at The Ottawa Hospital and Professor at uOttawa. A leader in medical education and past Royal College President, he founded multidisciplinary skin lymphoma clinics and the new Canadian Skin Lymphoma Network.
November 26, 2025 at 1:15 PM
📍Spotlight on Dr. Mohannad Abu-Hilal
Associate Professor and Head of Dermatology at McMaster University, where he leads the Advanced Clinical Dermatology Fellowship and is committed to medical education. His work focuses on CTCL, atopic dermatitis, prurigo nodularis, and immunobullous diseases.
November 24, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Spotlight on Dr. Steven T. Rosen: Physician, Scientist, Poet. Executive VP and Director Emeritus of the Beckman Research Institute at City of Hope, he is a leading researcher in hematologic malignancies with 500+ publications. Creator of Heartfelt Reflections (poetry anthology) and Lover (album). 
November 20, 2025 at 6:35 PM
📍Spotlight on Dr. Jennifer Teichman, MD, MSc

A lymphoma specialist at the Odette Cancer Centre and an Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto, she focuses on advanced cutaneous T cell lymphoma and is dedicated to improving hematology training to keep pace with evolving treatments.
November 18, 2025 at 1:20 PM
🌟 Spotlight on CTCL Expert Dr. Martine Bagot, MD, PhD

Professor and Head of Dermatology at Hôpital Saint Louis, Paris, Dr. Bagot co-directs INSERM Unit 976 and leads the French Cutaneous Lymphoma Group. A global CTCL authority, she has authored 750+ papers in dermatology, immunology, and oncology.
November 14, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Spotlight on ISCL Board Member Dr. Jade Cury Martins, MD, PhD
Professor of Dermatology at the University of São Paulo, Dr. Martins specializes in oncodermatology and cutaneous lymphomas. Her research explores tumor immunology, NK cells, and novel CTCL therapies.
🔗 lattes.cnpq.br/503793454157...
November 12, 2025 at 1:15 PM
⭐ Spotlight on ISCL Board Member Youn H. Kim, MD

Dr. Kim, the Joanne and Peter Haas Jr. Professor at Stanford, directs the Multidisciplinary Cutaneous Lymphoma Clinic. A leader in CTCL research, she has advanced clinical trials, biomarkers, and novel therapies.

🔗 med.stanford.edu/profiles/y...
November 10, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Spotlight on ISCL Board Member Dr. Pablo L. Ortiz-Romero, MD, PhD — Professor and Head of Dermatology at Hospital 12 de Octubre, Universidad Complutense de Madrid. A leader in CTCL research, he pioneers CTCL care in Spain, conducts European trials, and serves on the ISCL and EORTC CLTG boards.
November 6, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Spotlight on ISCL Board Member Dr. Christiane Querfeld, MD, PhD – Professor and Director, Cutaneous Lymphoma Program, City of Hope. Expert in CTCL, immune checkpoints, and immunotherapy. Passionate about research, patients, mentoring, and exploring the world.
🔗 www.cityofhope.org/patients...
November 5, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Spotlight on ISCL Board Member Dr. Yang Wang, MD, PhD — Chair and Professor of Dermatology at Peking University First Hospital, Beijing. Passionate physician-scientist and award-winning researcher, she built China’s largest CTCL cohort and national registry. 🔗 www.researchgate.net/profile/Yang...
October 30, 2025 at 12:45 PM