Dr. Alison A. Bertuch invited to join CDMRP Bone Marrow Failure panel

Dr. Alison A. Bertuch has been invited to join the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs - CDMRP Bone Marrow Failure Research Program Programmatic Panel for FY2025. This prestigious honor highlights her world-leading research expertise in the field.

Aplastic Anemia and Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS) are serious bone marrow failure disorders where the body struggles to produce healthy blood cells. Symptoms include fatigue, frequent infections, and easy bruising. Early diagnosis and treatments like blood transfusions, medications, and stem cell transplants can significantly improve quality of life. Learn more: https://www.aamds.org

Being selected for a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD)’s CDMRP panel is a prestigious honor. In the role, Dr. Bertuch will guide research priorities, ensuring that critical areas receive the resources needed to advance knowledge and treatments for bone marrow failure conditions.

Learn more about the panel: https://cdmrp.health.mil/bmfrp/default