iCMLf Chief Executive Nicola Evans joined 2026 World CML Day Conference in Beijing

Last week, iCMLf Chief Executive Nicola Evans had the great pleasure of travelling to Beijing for the World CML Day meeting, organised by Professor Qian Jiang and Peking University People's Hospital. It was a wonderful celebration of the CML community in China. More than 400 patients, caregivers, physicians, nurses and medical staff gathered in person, and over 20,000 more joined online, to learn, share and support one another.

Nicola was delighted to present an overview of the global landscape of CML management and to explore exciting opportunities for future collaboration with physicians in China. A highlight of the day was hearing directly from patient advocates, who generously shared their experiences of living with CML and building the CML community in China. Stories shared by patients, together with a lively Q&A session with physicians, created a warm and open space for everyone to connect, learn and encourage one another.

"Celebrating World CML Day in Beijing was truly inspiring. Thank you to this remarkable community of patients, clinicians and researchers for all you do to give hope to everyone living with CML," Nicola said.

The extraordinary turnout, both in the room and online, was a powerful reminder of what happens when the CML community comes together. We congratulate Professor Jiang and the team at Peking University People's Hospital on such a successful event and look forward to continuing to support opportunities for people affected by CML to connect, share knowledge and strengthen support, wherever they are.