For more than 30 years, the MDS Foundation has served as the leading global nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of patients affected by myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) and related diseases.
Our mission is to accelerate progress by connecting patients, caregivers, healthcare professionals, researchers, industry partners, and advocates around the world. Through education, collaboration, research, and advocacy, we work to advance scientific discovery, improve access to care, and ensure every patient has the knowledge and support they need throughout their journey.
Today, the Foundation serves a global community through patient education programs, professional medical education, international Centers of Excellence, clinical trial resources, research initiatives, digital engagement, and advocacy efforts that help bridge the gap between groundbreaking science and real-world patient care.
As the convener of the international MDS community, we foster collaboration across disciplines and borders to accelerate innovation and improve outcomes for patients worldwide. Our biennial International Congress, along with our year-round educational and scientific initiatives,
brings together leading experts to share knowledge, advance research, and shape the future of MDS care.
The MDS Foundation is a nonprofit, publicly supported organization recognized as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code. Guided by a global network of physicians, researchers, healthcare professionals, patients, and advocates, we remain committed to our vision of a world where every person affected by MDS has access to the highest standard of care, the latest scientific advances, and hope for a brighter future.