Presented by The MDS Foundation

Jacksonville, FL - July 11, 2026 / 9am - 2pm

Attending a Patient and Family Forum

Many Patients and Caregivers have never met another person diagnosed with MDS until they have connected with them at one of our educational forums. If you have never attended one, you won't want to miss this opportunity to meet others and to learn more about MDS, current treatments, and emerging therapies from leading experts. Not only will you find answers, support, and hope for MDS, but you will learn tips and strategies for patients and caregivers living with MDS.

Attending a Patient and Family Forum

Many Patients and Caregivers have never met another person diagnosed with MDS until they have connected with them at one of our educational forums. If you have never attended one, you won't want to miss this opportunity to meet others and to learn more about MDS, current treatments, and emerging therapies from leading experts. Not only will you find answers, support, and hope for MDS, but you will learn tips and strategies for patients and caregivers living with MDS.

Getting There

Mayo Clinic
Residence Inn By Marriott Jacksonville – Mayo Clinic Area, 4905 San Pablo Road South
Jacksonville, Florida 32224
United States

FREE Parking available for attendees

Patient Forum Agenda

  • Overview of the MDS Foundation and Resources Janice Butchko
  • CHIP/CCUS Ewa Wysokinska, MD
  • Do I have MDS? - Demystifying the BM Biopsy Report Jennifer Jiang, MD
  • Low-Risk MDS Talha Badar, MBBS, MD Katie Hanratty, MSN, APRN, AGNP-C Nicole Gannon, MMS, PA-C
  • High-Risk MDS & BMT James Foran, MD Virginia Lesperance, MSN, RN, BMT-CN Abbie Demirbulaki, LCSW, OSWC
  • Becoming a Partner in Your Care for Patients and Caregivers With Q&A Session Nurse Presenter