12th international meeting on MDS, Berlin, Germany

The Myelodysplastic Syndromes Foundation is proud to announce its 12th international meeting on MDS. The 11th symposium was held in Edinburgh, United Kingdom in May, 2011. Since then, there have been many exciting new developments in the field. Updates on evidenced-based research and management of MDS will be covered by world-renowned experts and there will be ample time for discussion during the congress.

At the previous symposium, over 1600 professionals from the field of hematology enjoyed a stimulating scientific and social programme. We expect even more participants at the Berlin symposium and an equally inspiring programme.

The scientific program is designed to meet the aims of The MDS Foundation, which are “to provide an ongoing exchange of information relating to MDS and provides patients with referrals to Centers of Excellence, contact names for available clinical trials, sharing of new research and treatment options between physicians, and extension of educational support to both physicians and patients." The format will include plenary sessions (including a nursing symposium), debates, case-based discussion, topical workshops, oral and poster presentations.

This 12th symposium will again promote the clinical application of existing knowledge and the acquisition of new knowledge by bringing together clinicians, scientists and educators from around the world who deal with MDS. We greatly look forward to welcoming you to Berlin and to a very successful congress.

Prof. Arnold Ganser and Prof. Wolf-Karsten Hofmann Co-Chairpersons, Scientific Programme Committee

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