It is our pleasure and honor to invite and welcome you to the 2^nd Regional MDS meeting, which will take place in the Dan-Panorama Hotel, Tel Aviv, on March 5-6, 2020.

The MDS Foundation Inc. (MDSF) and the Israel Society of Hematology (ISH) have collaborated to bring top world- renowned MDS experts from all over the world to Israel and assure high scientific standards and an extremely attractive program. Various topics on all relevant aspects of MDS will be covered, including (molecular) genetics, epidemiology, pathogenesis, diagnostics, co-morbidities, follow-up methods and finally, current and future treatment strategies. Through the collaboration of both international and local scientific committees, we are preparing an excellent scientific program that combines educational sessions with cutting edge updates and the results of recent basic and clinical research. Real-world patient discussions will also be part of the program.

Thus, all involved or interested in the MDS field, will find the program interesting, educational, updating and stimulating.

The Kenes Company, with its international reputation and vast experience will take care of all the logistics, together with superb social and cultural programs and tours, which can take place only in cities such as Tel Aviv and Jerusalem and in a country like Israel. Those who are interested are also welcome to extend their stay in Israel, and will be assisted in organizing tours in the country.

So please mark your calendar and Save the Date: March 5-6, 2020, come and join us in Tel- Aviv, for the 2^nd Regional MDS Meeting. You will have a unique opportunity to combine a highly scientific MDS conference, meetings with colleagues and world-renowned leaders, and a stimulating, entertaining trip to the Holy Land – all these in the special atmosphere of the 24/7 living city of Tel Aviv.

Yours sincerely,

Moshe Mittelman, Chair               Drorit Merkel, Co-Chair
The Organizing Committee