What to Know About Follicular Lymphoma Transformation to Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma image

What to Know About Follicular Lymphoma Transformation to Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma

Mar 19, 2025
12:00PM - 01:00PM EDT
Online Event
Overview

Follicular lymphoma is known for its indolent, or slow-growing, nature but can sometimes transform to a more aggressive lymphoma. Join us for this virtual webinar with Dr. Matthew Cortese, a lymphoma specialist, to learn about follicular lymphoma transformation to DLBCL and what your options are for transformed lymphoma.

Agenda
12:00 PM
Introduction
Hannah Loosle

Hannah introduces the agenda and our featured speaker Matthew Cortese, MD, MPH

12:05 PM
Presentation
Matthew Cortese, MD, MPH

Dr. Cortese talks about follicular lymphoma progression

12:30 PM
Q&A Session
Audience

Come with your questions and we will answer them! 

Speakers & Moderators
Healthtree contact Matthew Cortese, MD, MPH

Matthew Cortese, MD, MPH

Matthew Cortese, MD, MPH, is a lymphoma specialist and Assistant Professor of Oncology and Cancer Genetics & Genomics at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center in Buffalo, NY. Dr. Cortese treats all forms of lymphoma but has a primary clinical and research focus in CLL and b-cell non-Hodgkin lymphomas. His research focus is to develop a better understanding of the mechanisms of treatment resistance for lymphoma, as well as to investigate the molecular mechanisms by which low-grade lymphomas transform into more aggressive high-grade lymphomas. Dr. Cortese is actively involved in clinical trial design and implementation in ongoing efforts to provide better treatments and hope to patients.
Healthtree contact Hannah Loosle

Hannah Loosle

Hannah joined HealthTree Foundation as the Lymphoma Education Manager in 2024. She is a Certified Health Education Specialist and is passionate about helping patients feel empowered through education and connection. Before joining HealthTree, Hannah worked in healthcare policy helping patients advocate for better care, research, and funding. Hannah enjoys baking and going to concerts in her free time.