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Jul 2024
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Precision Medicine in Myelodysplastic Sy...

European Hematology Association
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Join us on this podcast episode featuring Prof. Maria Teresa Voso (Tor Vergata University of Rome, Italy) as she offers her insights on the latest advancements in precision medicine for diagnosing and treating myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS). 

In this interview with our EHA host, Dr. Isabel Olivera Martinez, Prof. Voso begins by explaining how the use of NGS myeloid panels in identifying individual myeloid mutations enhances the diagnostic accuracy of MDS. Our guest then discusses the novelties in the 2022 WHO and ICC MDS classifications and the significance of germline predisposition. Furthermore, she explores the emerging targeted therapies for MDS, including lenalidomide, luspatercept, and imetelstat.  

This episode offers a comprehensive overview of the evolving landscape of MDS diagnosis and management, highlighting the importance of personalized approaches in improving patient outcomes. 


Host: Isabel Olivera-Martinez, PhD

Guest: Prof Maria Teresa Voso


This is the ninth episode in a series of podcasts covering precision medicine across various disorders; more podcasts will be available in the future. Stay tuned!

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