Patient and Family Conference

2007 Conference in Las Vegas
2006 Conference in Nashville
2005 Conference in Denver

Each year AA&MDSIF holds a Patient & Family Conference gathering hundreds of patients and their families together with a selection of the world's most distinguished medical researchers in bone marrow disease. You will have the opportunity to hear directly from these experts about the latest in medical research, clinical trails, and treatment options.  Several hours are set aside at the conference for a question and answer forum with the experts, so attendees are able to have their particular concerns addresses.

In addition to hearing medical presentations, attendees have the opportunity to meet other patients and families in specially designed workshops allowing everyone the opportunity to connect with one another and share, not only knowledge, but concerns and questions.

These annual conferences bring also great fun and enjoyment to everyone!  Evening entertainment has ranged from comedians, to Celtic Music, to Indian Tribal Dances, to the best jokes told on earth! We carefully organize these days to be enjoyable as well as informative.

MEETINGS AND MEALS ARE FREE!  AA&MDSIF has been fortunate enough to find sponsors to cover the conference costs so patients and their families are able to attend our Patient & Family Conference free of charge. (Lodging is not included.)

2006 Conference in Nashville

The 2006 Patient & Family Conference was another remarkable accomplishment, especially with the additional of the first Nurses Conference. Over 200 patients and their families met at the Nashville Airport Marriott to discuss valuable information, listen to presentations from a selection of the country's leading healthcare experts on aplastic anemia, myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS), and paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH), and make new friends. You can view speaker abstracts in our 2006 Conference Program Guide.

2005 Conference in Denver

The AA&MDSIF 2005 Patient & Family Conference was a wonderful success! Over 200 patients and their families gathered at the Airport Marriott at Gateway Park in Denver, Colorado to make friends, exchange information, and hear presentations from some of the country's leading experts on aplastic anemia, myelodysplastic syndromes, and PNH.  You can view speaker abstracts in our 2005 Conference Program Guide.