Dr Ruth Spearing – New CLL Advocates Trustee

We are delighted to announce that Dr. Ruth Spearing will be joining CLL Advocates as a Trustee.

Dr. Ruth Spearing is a highly esteemed haematologist and medical researcher with a keen focus on CLL. With over three decades of experience, she has led internationally acclaimed research in the field of blood cancers. In 2008, the Ruth Spearing Cancer Research Trust was established, providing invaluable support for haematology research in the South Island.

Throughout her career, Ruth has held various leadership positions, serving as a Board Member of the New Zealand Medical Association, a member of the Canterbury District Health Board Clinical Board, and as Chair of the Canterbury Hospitals Medical Staff Association.

Welcome, Ruth! We are honoured to have you as part of our team.