Special Invitation

Words of Welcome,

On behalf of the organizing committee we are pleased to welcome you to the inaugural Canadian Conference on Myelodysplastic Syndromes September 24 & 25, 2010 in Vancouver.
 
We are very excited to have with us international experts in MDS reviewing the new developments in this rapidly evolving field. The scope of this meeting will highlight both recent research findings elucidating the pathophysiology of the disease, as well as changes in classification and therapeutic advances that have had a large impact in the management of MDS patients. We look forward to an even greater availability of therapeutic options for MDS patients as advances in understanding the biology of MDS are translated into the clinic. Case presentations will highlight current treatment standards and feature discussions of where the new therapies could be positioned. There will be opportunity for audience participation via keypad polling devices with the entire clinical faculty featured during the panel discussion. We aim to bring a Canadian perspective to the management of MDS patients and look forward to your input as to ways in which we can work together to optimize the care of our patients.
 
This event has been planned and implemented in accordance as an Accredited Group Learning activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of certification program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. This program will be reviewed by the UBC Division of Continuing Professional Development and Knowledge Translation.
 
We hope you will make plans to join us in Vancouver.
 
Yours truly,
On behalf of the Planning Committee,

Dr. Wendy Lam
Dr. Aly Karsan

Who Should Attend?

This meeting has been designed to meet the educational needs of hematologists, internists, researchers, general practitioners in oncology, practitioners in laboratory medicine, residents, fellows, nurses, pharmacists and other health care providers involved in the management of patients with MDS.

Planning Committee

Dr. Rena Buckstein, Toronto, Ontario
Dr. Robert Delage, Quebec City, Quebec
Dr. Michelle Geddes, Calgary, Alberta
Dr. Donna Hogge, Vancouver, British Columbia
Dr. Aly Karsan, Vancouver, British Columbia
Dr. Wendy Lam, Vancouver, British Columbia
Dr. Loree Larratt, Edmonton, Alberta
Dr. Heather Leitch, Vancouver, British Columbia
Dr. Tom Nevill, Vancouver, British Columbia
Dr. John Storring, Montreal, Quebec
Dr. Richard Wells, Toronto, Ontario
Dr. Darrell White, Halifax, Nova Scotia