About the Lymphoma Research Foundation

Our Mission

 The Lymphoma Research Foundation (LRF) is the nation’s largest non-profit organization devoted exclusively to funding innovative lymphoma research and providing people with lymphoma and healthcare professionals with up-to-date information about this type of cancer. LRF’s mission is to eradicate lymphoma and serve those touched by this disease.

How We Assist Members of the Lymphoma Community

 Our goal is to change the future for everyone whose life has been affected by a lymphoma diagnosis. We are dedicated to funding biomedical research focused on the origins, treatment and identification of a cure for lymphoma; to raising public awareness of the disease; and providing support and services to people with lymphoma, their families and caregivers.

LRF Research Portfolio

The Foundation remains dedicated to identifying a cure for lymphoma through an aggressively-funded research program. Our research portfolio extends to all lymphoma subtypes and consists of the following grant awards:

• Clinical Investigator Career Development Awards
• Disease-Specific Research Initiatives
  • Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia/Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma Initiative
  • Follicular Lymphoma Initiative and Consortium
  • Mantle Cell Lymphoma Initiative and Consortium
  • T-Cell Lymphoma Consortium
• Fellowships

LRF Programs and Services

LRF assists members of the lymphoma community by providing comprehensive, disease-specific programs and services to more than 35,000 people each year, including:

• Clinical Trials Information Service
• Disease-Specific Publications and Websites
• In-person Workshops and Educational Forums
• Lymphoma Helpline
• Lymphoma Support Network
• Online Resources, Teleconferences and Webcasts/Podcasts
• Patient Aid Grants
• Professional Education
• Public Policy and Advocacy
• Volunteer Chapter Network

Foundation Leadership

The Foundation’s Board of Directors is comprised of business leaders, medical professionals and lymphoma survivors from across the United States who utilize their skills and expertise to further the LRF mission. Errol M. Cook is the current Chairman of the LRF Board of Directors.

The Foundation’s Scientific Advisory Board (SAB), comprised of 45 world-renowned lymphoma experts, guides LRF research activities, seeking out the most innovative and promising lymphoma research projects for support. Bruce Cheson, MD, FACP, is the current Chair of the SAB.

 The LRF senior leadership team oversees the Foundation's work to combat lymphoma and assist members of the lymphoma community.

Diane Blum
Chief Executive Officer

Kathleen Brown
Director of Research

Jen Davis
Director of Special Events

Sally Fleming
Director of Chapter Services

Meghan Gutierrez
Director of Public Affairs and Government Relations

Evelyn Lipori
Director of Individual Giving

Brian Tomlinson
Director of Programs and Services

Lisa Vogel
Chief Operating Officer

Contact Us

LRF National Headquarters 115 Broadway Suite 1301 New York, NY 10006 212-349-2910 212-349-2886 (Fax) LRF@lymphoma.org   LRF Helpline  800-500-9976 Helpline@lymphoma.org   Arizona 17470 North Pacesetter Way Scottsdale, AZ 85255 480-305-2025 480-305-2125 (Fax)   California 8800 Venice Boulevard Suite 207 Los Angeles, CA 90034 310-204-7040 310-204-7043 (Fax)

Illinois 134 North LaSalle Suite 1950         Chicago, IL 60602                     312-263-1717                312-263-2272 (Fax)         Minnesota       7701 France Avenue South Suite 200           Edina, MN 55435          612-968-3757 952-841-6301 (Fax)         New Jersey 303 George Street Suite G20 New Brunswick, NJ 08901        732-828-6100                732-828-6103 (Fax)

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