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Kenneth R. Cooke, MD

Cooke, Kenneth
Professor of Oncology
Johns Hopkins University

Dr. Cooke is Director of the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center’s Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplantation Program. Prior to his appointment at Johns Hopkins, Dr. Cooke headed the Pediatric Blood and Marrow Transplantation Program at Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital, and University Hospitals Case Medical Center, in Cleveland, Ohio.

March for Marrow: Walk for PNH NJ / NY

Join us in Verona Park, NJ on Sunday, September 28, 2025 for a day of remembrance and awareness in celebration of the 19th Annual Walk for PNH.

The Walk for PNH is the nation's largest event to raise awareness and funds for PNH education and research. This inspiring event calls on participants of all ages and abilities to join in the fight against PNH.

Event Date: 
Sun, 09/28/2025 - 10:30am (EDT)
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2025 Golf Tournament in Memory of Kimberly Owens

As we prepare for the upcoming golf tournament, benefiting AAMDSIF a nonprofit organization that helps people living with PNH, it is with a heart full of fond memories that we take a moment to reflect on Kim, whose spirit truly embodied kindness and positivity. She always had a smile on her face, uplifting everyone around her, even on challenging days.

Event Date: 
Thu, 05/29/2025 - 8:00am (EDT)
Bone Marrow Disease(s): 
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Hack for Marrow

Hack for Marrow is a week-long global hackathon designed for teenagers aged 13 to 19. Whether you're a passionate coder or exploring programming for the first time, we’d love to have you join us!

Participants may compete individually or in teams of up to three members. To register, simply click the “Register” button above to sign up as an individual or with your team.

Event Date: 
Fri, 08/01/2025 - 12:00am (EDT) to Fri, 08/08/2025 - 11:59pm (EDT)
Bone Marrow Disease(s): 
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AAMDSIF Joins Coalition Urging the Administration to Preserve our Nation’s Newborn Screening Program

A coalition of 272 organizations signed a public letter to the Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services, addressing the decision to eliminate the Advisory Committee on Heritable Disorders in Newborns and Children (ACHDNC).  While each state may add on additional screenings, this Committee ensured standardized measurements and procedures, to endure early detection of newborn conditions.

AAMDSIF signed the letter, attached below, to endorse maintaining the Advisory Committee on Heritable Disorders in Newborns and Children.