MDS Foundation

Servier is conducting a phase III clinical trial investigating a treatment option for IDH1-mutated MDS that has not been treated by a class of drugs called HMAs. To learn more ➡️ Contact scientificinformation@servier.com ➡️ Speak with your doctor ➡️ Visit bit.ly/PyramIDH

We stand at every intersection in the MDS world - connecting patients to specialists, physicians to each other, researchers to the people whose lives depend on their work, and families to the MDS community. We are the bridge. Donate today: bit.ly/sprap26

New Episode Out Now. In this episode, Dr. Valeria Santini joins host Dr. Nikolaos Papadantonakis to discuss key advances in lower-risk anemia and break down impactful studies in MDS. Tune in to Season 5, Episode 1 today: bit.ly/4dPjsMl

Today is International #ClinicalTrialsDay. Clinical trials offer hope and rely on people being willing to take part and researchers dedicated to finding answers. Visit the Voices of MDS page and join the conversation on the MDS Exchange.   mds-foundation.org/support/voices…

@Dr_AmerZeidan @YaleCancer @YaleHematology @Yale What a great picture! It sounds like a wonderful event.

Last night we had our Annul Spring @YaleCancer @YaleHematology @Yale Hematology team gathering and it was great. We had large turnout from every program in hematology including malignant, translational and classical hematology faculty, as well as inpatient and outpatient and network teams, and our clinical and non-clinical staff, and our research teams and post-docs and trainees. Such a true pleasure to work this group of amazing professionals, who are the absolute best in the field. (and if you can spot me in the picture you get an award :-)

Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Is conducting a study with R289 on patients who are relapsed/refractory/resistant to prior LR-MDS therapies. Every participant will receive R289 – there is no placebo. To determine eligibility contact Lisa Liskey at lliskey@mds-foundation.org

Today is #InternationalNursesDay. Behind every person with MDS is a nurse or HCP who shows up with care. Visit the Voices of MDS page and join the conversation on the MDS Exchange. Not yet a member? You can join today. Share your story today: mds-foundation.org/support/voices…

As Blood Cancer Awareness Day approaches, it’s a great time to think about how you can show your support. 💙 One simple, meaningful way is to join our Virtual Move for MDS walk, anywhere, anytime. 👟  Register today and join the movement: bit.ly/4e3aoDQ

@GlopesMd Congratulations to all!

Congrats!!!!!

More options are needed for MDS A clinical research study is now enrolling for MDS and MDS-related anemia To learn more and find out if you qualify visit bit.ly/ELRiSETakeda or contact: Lisa Liskey lliskey@mds-foundation.org (609) 298-1600 x.201

JOE is an online platform created to inform, support, and guide those impacted by MDS. Through modules and a thoughtfully designed curriculum, JOE helps you better understand MDS and feel more confident making informed decisions. Learn more: mdsJOE.com

May 6 - 12 is National Nurses Week. We recognize the compassion and dedication of nurses everywhere, especially the incredible members of our Nurse Leadership Board. We’re also excited to connect with the nursing community at ONS, May 14 - 16. Be sure to visit us at Booth #339.

May is National Cancer Research Month. We are proud to support the future of innovation through our Young Investigator Grant (YIG) program. This two-year, $150,000 grant helps investigators initiate, continue, or complete impactful research. Learn more: bit.ly/4cFRtN5

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Move for MDS Chicago Walk. We’re grateful for this incredible community and for everyone who continues to stand with us. Missed the Chicago walk? There’s still time to register for one of our upcoming walks: moveformds.org

@DanaFarber @DrChoueiri Congratulations!

Congratulations to @DrChoueiri, director of the Lank Center for Genitourinary Oncology, who was recently elected to one of the nation’s most prestigious medical organizations, the Association of American Physicians. Choueiri joins 47 other AAP members affiliated with Dana-Farber. Read more: bit.ly/499WOv0

@AAMAC1989 Thank you to all physicians for their dedication!

May 1st is National Physicians' Day! At AAMAC we are deeply grateful to the physicians who generously share their time and expertise by speaking at our conferences and webinars. Recordings are found on our YouTube channel: @theaplasticanemiamyelodysp3748" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">youtube.com/@theaplastican… #PhysicianDay2026 #Physicians

May is Mental Health Awareness Month 💙 We have compiled a list of U.S. and international MDS-specific support groups, along with groups that support multiple blood disorders. Visit our website to explore support group options: bit.ly/4sRhBe1

@Wang_Yu_Hung @CarmeloGurnari @VisconteValeria @anjecayu @KrGurashi @Kiran_Batta @MrinalPatnaik @aamdsif Thank you for sharing!

Delighted to see this collaboration out! An Immune Dysfunction Signature Score Predicts Survival in #MDSsm #CMML: a Longitudinal, Multicenter Study @CarmeloGurnari @VisconteValeria @anjecayu @KrGurashi @Kiran_Batta @MrinalPatnaik @aamdsif @MDSFoundation doi.org/10.1111/cas.70…

New Podcast Episodes Now Live. 🎙️  The MDS Patient & Family Report is back with two insightful episodes focused on allogeneic stem cell transplant for MDS, breaking down both the basics and the more advanced considerations. Tune in now: bit.ly/4dPjsMl

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Move for MDS Houston Walk. Every step taken helped raise awareness for MDS and brought us closer to a future with better treatments. There’s still time to register for one of our other upcoming walks: moveformds.org