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Aplastic Anemia and MDS International Foundation

Serving the aplastic anemia, myelodysplastic disease syndromes (MDS), paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH), and related bone marrow failure disease communities, AAMDSIF empowers patients and their families, invests in research that speeds the search for new treatments and potential cures, promotes high-quality care by educating healthcare providers, and ensures our patients’ voices are heard through awareness and advocacy.

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The AAMDS International Foundation has been an integral part of our life since Mario’s diagnosis 13 years ago. We have gained knowledge, support and, most importantly, developed lasting relationships. We continue to depend on them to provide cutting-edge information and patient and family support.

AAMDSIF Events and Inspiration

Patient and Family Conferences»

Saturday, June 22, 2024 - 7:45am

The time is now to save your seat for the 2024 Patient and Family Conference in Los Angeles! Plan to attend on June 22, 2024, in Seattle, WA, in...

March for Marrow»

Saturday, April 27, 2024 - 7:00am

March for Marrow LA 2024 is back! Welcome to our second in-person March for Marrow LA, since 2019! Our 14th Annual March for Marrow will be held at...

Stories of Hope»

Jane Biehl, PhD

I sat quietly in the oncologist’s office. The doctor confirmed that my diagnosis was MDS and calmly stated, “The average survival term for...

Professional Conferences»

March 21, 2024

The biennial Symposium will bring together physicians treating these diseases; laboratory researchers studying genetics, genomics, and...

Online Library

Webinars »

April 10, 2024

In this webinar, Dr. Akriti Jain will explains the latest research presented the American Society of Hematology meeting on MDS and...

Podcast Episodes »

AAMDSIF Podcast for Patients

Dr. Caroline Piatek describes the purpose and use of this new drug approval for some patients with PNH, or Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria.

Conference Materials »

Saturday, October 14, 2023 - 8:15am

On October 14, 2023, Patient and Family Hybrid Conference, in Partnership with Yale Cancer Center, was held in New Haven, CT.  Find recordings...

Research Articles »

Originally published: January 1, 2024

Background: Allogeneic haematopoietic stem-cell transplant is an option, potentially curative, for high-risk acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) and...
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Together, We are Impacting the Lives of Patients and Families

"The AAMDSIF community has been a safe space to land in a turbulent and often unpredictable storm. Patients with bone marrow failure disease and their families need all the support they can get. AAMDSIF provides patients and their families with critical resources like educational webinars, conferences, and support groups."

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