Manitoba Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) Research Meeting - Call for Abstracts
We invite trainees who are training in Manitoba and conducting CLL research to submit abstracts to present at the upcoming Manitoba CLL Research Meeting, taking place at Inn at the Forks in Winnipeg, Manitoba on Tuesday, October 7th, 2025.
Trainees include; undergraduates, medical students, graduate students, residents, post docs and fellows.
Awards will be given out based on number of abstracts, with the top prize being $500 with funds sponsored by the Smith Family and CCMF.
Registration fee & parking is covered for abstracts selected to present at the Manitoba CLL Research Meeting.
Please find important dates below:
- Application opens: Monday, August 11th
- Deadline to submit: Friday, September 5th (*NEW: Deadline Extended to Friday, Sept 12th)
- Trainees will be notified: Thursday, September 18th
- Poster dimension details confirmed: Friday, September 19th
Posters will be displayed starting on the evening of Monday, October 6th until Wednesday, October 8th following the closing of the Manitoba CLL Research Meeting.
About George Donald Smith:
George Donald Smith (1943-2007) is remembered for both his professional and personal accomplishments. He was renowned for his leadership and negotiation skills, as well as his intelligence, sharp wit, humour, ethics and religious faith.
George’s background was in the labour sector, as Business Manager for the I.U.O.E, and ultimately as the Regional Representative / Chief Negotiator for The Professional Unit of Public Service in Ottawa, representing provincial and federal health care employees, which included both nurses and physicians.
Personally, his depth of perseverance in the face of chronic health adversity was an inspiration to many. He was diagnosed with CLL at the age of 38, and put up a courageous fight against 5 different malignancies that occurred over his subsequent lifetime, until he sadly succumbed to his battle at the age of 62. George was extremely appreciative of the professional guidance from Dr James Johnston and clinical team.
He was a strong and avid supporter of research, because he always maintained that with research came hope. His dream was that a cure for CLL would be day be a reality. Because of the medical support he received, and his personal strength, George was able to work until 3 months before his demise, being an inspiration to all for his determination, faith and hope.