12th International Patient Symposium on MPNs

The Cancer Research & Treatment Fund (CR&T) is proud to host the 12th International Patient Symposium for individuals with myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs), their family, and friends. Patients and guests attending this day-long symposium will learn about the latest research developments and treatment practices from distinguished MPN researchers and physicians. This is a unique opportunity to engage with guest speakers from the most prestigious cancer centers in the world.

Speakers/Topics include:

  • Drivers of Progression of MPNs: Ronald Hoffman, M.D.
  • Managing Essential Thrombocythemia in 2023: Ellen K. Ritchie, M.D.
  • The Microbiomes in the MPNs: Hans Hasselbalch, M.D., Ph.D.
  • Managing Polycythemia Vera in 2023: Richard T. Silver, M.D.
  • Inflammation in MPNs: Angela Fleischman, M.D., Ph.D.
  • Managing Myelofibrosis in 2023: Jerry L. Spivak, M.D.
  • Promising new drugs for MPN therapy: Naveen Pemmaraju, M.D.
  • Demystifying bone marrow transplant for MPNs: Roni Tamari, M.D.
  • Moderated Q&A: Ghaith Abu-Zeinah, M.D. - Moderator, and Entire Panel
  • Disease-Specific Q&A Groups (moderated by Symposium presenters):
    -Polycythemia Vera - Drs. Abu-Zeinah, Hasselbach, Hoffman, and Silver
    -Essential Thrombocythemia - Drs. Fleischman, Ritchie, and Schafer
    -Myelofibrosis - Drs. Pemmaraju, Spivak, and Tamari


Registration Includes:

  • Continental Breakfast
  • Conference program and materials
  • Access to all sessions
  • Morning and afternoon coffee/snack breaks
  • Access to sponsor tables
  • Box Lunch
  • Admission to the evening wine/cheese reception
  • Discount code to MPN Congress


Scholarships available. Please contact Chad Feay at cfeay@crt.org for assistance. 

Richard T. Silver MD Myeloproliferative Neoplasms Center 520 E 70th Street Starr Pavillion, 341 New York, NY 10021 SilverMPNCenter@med.cornell.edu