About Us
Leukaemia & Lymphoma NI is the only charity in Northern Ireland dedicated to blood cancer research. Our mission is to improve survival rates and quality of life for all blood cancer patients by supporting clinicians, scientists and students researching these diseases.
Leukaemia & Lymphoma NI formerly known as the Northern Ireland Leukaemia Research Fund was founded by the McDowell family in 1964 following the death of their daughter Carole. In an effort to prevent other families suffering this loss, the McDowell’s started fundraising for blood cancer research and the Northern Ireland Leukaemia Research Fund was born.
The charity is the McDowell family legacy, their determination to do something for others when faced with terrible circumstances still drives much of the work we do today.
Team Members

Joanne Badger
Charity Coordinator

Claire Gilmore
Administration Manager

Collette McMorrow
Donor Relations Manager
The Board

Richard Buchanan
Chairman

David Montgomery

Brigid Napier

Heather McComb

Professor Terry Lappin

Professor Curly Morris

Brendan Kearney

Leanne Cascone
Annual Trustees Reports
- Leukaemia & Lymphoma NI Report & Financial Statement Year End 2017
- Leukaemia & Lymphoma NI Report & Financial Statement Year End 2018
Scientific and Medical Committee
The Scientific and Medical Committee is a panel of independent researchers and clinicians who provide recommendations to Leukaemia & Lymphoma NI on decisions relating to the funding and management of research projects.
They ensure that all LLNI funding awards support the highest quality research and will consider applications for funding for basic, translational and clinical related research.
Current Members:
Professor Terry Lappin – Chair
Professor Curly Morris – Vice Chair
Dr Sandra Irvine
Professor Patrick Morrison
Professor A P Maxwell
Scientific and Medical Committee Terms of Reference
Leukaemia & Lymphoma NI Conflicts of Interest Policy