About MPNRF
MPN Research Foundation is dedicated to funding and advancing original research in pursuit of new treatments — and eventually cures — for essential thrombocythemia (ET), polycythemia vera (PV), and myelofibrosis (MF), blood cancers known collectively as myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs).
From our unique position at the intersection among three key stakeholders — patients, researchers and clinicians and the biotech and pharma industry — we facilitate a collaborative approach to research that elevates the patient voice in research and drug development, brings disease experts together, and accelerates the industry’s understanding of an extremely complex group of diseases.
Learn more about our Founder, Bob Rosen, and the MPNRF mission and history.
Our research philosophy and impact
MPNRF takes a portfolio approach to high-risk, high-reward research to achieve the greatest impact with our funding. Our organization is small but mighty, leveraging funding in 3 ways:- Agile — We remain agile by adapting to emerging opportunities that arise organically through connections in the community. These are often smaller investments with shorter timelines.
- Deliberate — We are deliberate in our requests for applications to the research community with defined criteria and predictable cycles.
- Sustained — We look to the horizon for what’s next with initiatives that need a long-term, multi-year, multi-collaborator approach.
- 70% achieved outcomes that attracted follow-on funding
- 79% resulted in a peer-reviewed publication
- 42% advanced to the clinic directly from the investigation or are pre-clinical candidates preparing for trials.
Be part of the solution
Patients, clinicians, researchers, and the biotech and pharma industries all have critical roles to play in advancing MPN research and are all important members of the MPNRF community.
Patients & caregivers
Every patient experience is unique and provides new clues for researchers and clinicians. Begin your journey with MPNRF by sharing your story.
Researchers & clinicians
In our 24-year history, MPNRF has contributed to some of the most influential MPN discoveries. Learn more about our resources for clinicians and researchers and apply for funding.
Industry
Engage with us to ensure that new therapies have the maximum impact on patient outcomes and quality of life. Participate in an annual MPN Roundtable™ or read our Voice of the Patient report.