A small gift from the 5th MPN Spring Symposium
- Global Mpn Scientific Foundation
- 2 days ago
- 3 min read
As we finalize the full content from this year’s Symposium, we wanted to share with you a first look at what made this global gathering so special.
Very soon, you will receive the full summary of each session together with the video recordings. If you want to be the first to access them, make sure you are registered to our newsletter.
Content guide
A Global MPN Family Comes Together
📍 Barcelona and Online
👥 50 plus participants on-site
🌍 20 plus countries
The 5th MPN Spring Symposium was much more than a meeting. It was the moment where a true Global MPN Family came together.
For the first time, we welcomed participants from China, Saudi Arabia, Portugal, the USA, Canada, Europe and Latin America, creating a vibrant and diverse community of voices.
Three unforgettable days
More than 50 participants attended on site and over 100 joined online, connecting patients, caregivers, nurses, researchers, physicians and pharma. This gathering embodied the spirit of the 3Ps model that defines our mission: Patients, Physicians and Pharma working together.
One of the most emotional moments was the roundtable of Young Patients (AYAs).Seven young participants traveled from abroad to share their experiences in person, opening a space of honesty, courage and connection that moved everyone in the room.
Highlights you should not miss
Understanding the biology of MPNs
Prof. Tata Nageswara Rao explained:
how abnormal blood cells develop
the role of inflammation and the bone marrow environment
the impact of markers like GDF15 in detecting fibrosis and monitoring progression
New global voices
Saudi Arabia joined the conversations with Dr Marwan Shaheen and a patient
China participated for the first time
Portugal joined with Prof Manuel Abecasis
Young Patients Roundtable
More than eight AYAs from Saudi Arabia, Europe, USA, Canada and Latin America shared candid experiences and daily challenges.
MPN Journal
A free and anonymous tool that turns daily symptoms into real insights, helping patients track and understand their MPN over time.
Recognition Award for Peter Löffelhardt
A special moment honoring his vision and commitment in creating a global MPN family.
Peter Löffelhardt (CEO & Founder of the Global MPN Scientific Foundation)
Authentic patient testimonies
Patients spoke about fatigue, dizziness, headaches, chest discomfort and everyday resilience.
A truly global panel of MPN experts
We were deeply honoured to count on an exceptional international faculty, joining both in person and online to share their knowledge and answer all questions from Barcelona and from the online audience.
International Faculty:
Prof. Tata Nageswara Rao (Switzerland)
Prof. Haifa Al-Ali (Germany)
Dr. Natalia Curto (United Kingdom)
Dr. Laura Fox (Spain)
Dr. Marwan Shaheen (Saudi Arabia)
Prof. Manuel Abecasis (Portugal)
Prof. Serge Verstovsek (USA)
Dr. Joseph Shatzel (USA)
More than a meeting: an MPN family
What defined these days was the sense of belonging. Patients, caregivers, nurses, physicians and researchers shared stories, challenges and hope in a warm and truly global atmosphere.
Our Founder and CEO, Peter Löffelhardt, reflected on this in Five Years, One MPN Family, thanking everyone who has been part of this journey.
Videos coming soon
You will soon be able to watch:
🎥 All expert sessions
🎥 Patient testimonies
🎥 Highlights from the Young Patients Roundtable
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Thank you to our MPN Family
To every patient, caregiver, nurse, physician, researcher and partner who joined us in Barcelona or online, thank you for helping us build this global community of support, knowledge and connection.
Thank you to our pharmaceutical partners
A special thank you to the pharma partners whose support made this event possible and accessible to the entire MPN community.
Your collaboration helps us bring the 3Ps model to life and ensures that patients, families and professionals have a shared space to grow and learn together.
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