Joan Clements

Chief Executive Officer CML BUSTER Foundation

Joannie Clements is a dedicated advocate for Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML) patients, co-founding the CML Buster Foundation in 2019. With a personal journey of living with CML for 24 years, she has become a voice for those affected by the disease. Clements’ foundation focuses on providing support, resources, and advocacy for CML patients and their families. She has been involved in various initiatives to improve the quality of life for CML patients and has served on the Board of Trustees of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Clements’ efforts have significantly impacted the CML community, offering hope and support to those facing this challenging disease.

Seminars

Thursday 16th July 2026
Patient-Led Models for Scaling Access Across High and Low-Income Countries
12:00 pm
  • Reaching underserved populations when traditional access mechanisms fail
  • Managing chronic treatment access for thousands of patients across diverse health systems
  • Coordinating pharma, clinicians, and patient organizations to reduce friction and delay
  • Embedding access strategy early to support long-term equity and sustainability
Joan Clements, Chief Executive Officer, CML Buster Foundation