Presented by The MDS Foundation

Phoenix, AZ - November 14, 2026 / 8am - 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

Residence Inn By Marriott Phoenix Desert View at Mayo Clinic, Pima/Saguaro Meeting Room
5665 East Mayo Boulevard
Phoenix, Arizona 85054
United States

Patient Forum Agenda

  • Overview of the MDS Foundation and Resources  The MDS Foundation
  • What is MDS? A Foundational Overview — Introduction to MDS, Diagnosis, and Key Concepts  Diana Zamora Quintanilla, MD
  • Low-Risk MDS: Diagnosis, Monitoring, and Treatment Options Cecilia Arana Yi, MD
  • High-Risk MDS: Current Treatment Approaches and Emerging Therapies Nathan Punwani, MD
  • When MDS Runs in Families: Understanding Genetic Predisposition Kanishka Uttam Chandani, MD
  • Stem Cell Transplant in MDS: Who, When, and What to Expect Nandita Khera, MD, MPH
  • Clinical Trials and the Future of MDS Care  Cecilia Arana Yi, MD
  • Becoming a Partner in Your Care for Patients and Caregivers With Q&A Session Jennifer Tambio Andres, NP
  • Ask the Experts: Live Q&A Panel Discussion