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MPN Pathways: Empowered Voices in Research bonus session — What’s your why? At MPN Research Foundation, we are dedicated to ensuring that the patient’s voice is at the forefront of our work. As we grow in our role as a patient-centered research foundation, we continue to take intentional steps to bridge the intersection of patients,… Read More »MPN Pathways: Empowered Voices in Research Bonus Session Summary — What’s Your Why?

Profile: Brandi Reeves, MDUniversity of North Caroline at Chapel Hill Hematologist discovers the kidneys: One researcher’s quest to explain an overlooked MPN complication   It all started with a series of patients who couldn’t qualify for a clinical trial. Not for lack of interest — one after another, patients with myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs) couldn’t meet enrollment criteria.… Read More »Hematologist discovers the kidneys: One researcher’s quest to explain an overlooked MPN complication  

Profile: Simón Méndez-Ferrer, PhDRutgers University Beyond mutant cells: Dr. Simón Méndez-Ferrer on the role of the bone marrow environment in myelofibrosis (MF). In a healthy body, the bone marrow is a bustling ecosystem, teeming with diverse cellular species, each playing a supportive role and maintaining balance. Stem cells stand at the heart of this environment,… Read More »Dr. Simón Méndez-Ferrer Research Profile

MPN Research Foundation (MPNRF) and Canadian MPN Research Foundation (CMPNRF) launch collaboration to improve outcomes for MPN patients. MPN Research Foundation and Canadian MPN Research Foundation are pleased to announce a new collaboration focused on improving outcomes for myeloproliferative neoplasm (MPN) patients in the U.S., Canada, and beyond. The goal of the strategic initiative is… Read More »MPN Research Foundation (MPNRF) and Canadian MPN Research Foundation (CMPNRF) launch collaboration to improve outcomes for MPN patients

Trouble in the neighborhood: How one type of chromosome abnormality is more common than previously thought A recent study by Dr. Vesna Najfeld and her team brings fresh insights into myelofibrosis (MF), a type of myeloproliferative neoplasm (MPN). Their work highlights the importance of closely tracking genetic changes over time and suggests that changes around… Read More »Trouble in the neighborhood: How one type of chromosome abnormality is more common than previously thought

A wedding with a cause: How Adam and Jenny transformed tradition into purpose When Jenny Applequist was diagnosed with a myeloproliferative neoplasm (MPN) in 2019, it marked the beginning of a transformative journey. “I felt a flood of emotions when I was first diagnosed,” Jenny shared. “I was still in denial for years.” Over time,… Read More »A wedding with a cause: How Adam and Jenny transformed tradition into purpose 

Profile: Dr. Anandi Krishnan, PhDRutgers University Dr. Anandi Krishnan: A pioneer in collaborative MPN research  Dr. Anandi Krishnan, PhD, believes that meaningful scientific breakthroughs don’t happen in isolation. In an academic world where scientific discovery often feels siloed, Dr. Anandi Krishnan’s new laboratory in the department of biomedical engineering at Rutgers University operates like a bustling… Read More »Dr. Anandi Krishnan, PhD Research Profile

The sweet dilemma: balancing sugar intake and cancer risk this halloween Over the last 30 years, our consumption of sugar-laden beverages and processed foods has skyrocketed (Ma et al., 2022). While sugar itself isn’t inherently carcinogenic, the conditions it creates—like inflammation and metabolic dysfunction—set the stage for cancer to thrive.   Chronic inflammation plays a significant… Read More »October call out: Candy caution!

Profile: Dr. Robert Kralovics, PhDMedical University of Vienna Harnessing the Immune System: Dr. Robert Kralovics’ Groundbreaking MPN Research  Dr. Robert Kralovics is known for his relentless focus on unraveling the mysteries of myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs) —a family of rare blood cancers. As he admits, “I’ve been told I’m absent-minded because if someone suddenly talks to… Read More »Dr. Robert Kralovics, PhD Research Profile

Do you know about mutations? Instructions:   New genes and proteins are being discovered every year in the landscape of MPN research. Put your genetic know-how to the ultimate test with this advanced-level MPN crossword puzzle. Answers may include gene acronyms, mutations, and numbers, but no hyphens. You can find these answers below.  Answers: Sources:   Guglielmelli, P.,… Read More »Do you know your mutations? Genetics crossword