The MPN Research Foundation’s (formerly MPD Foundation) primary mission is to stimulate original research in pursuit of new treatments and eventually a cure for polycythemia vera, primary myelofibrosis and essential thrombocythemia. In addition, the MPN Research Foundation promotes collaboration in the scientific community to accelerate MPN research, and serves as a powerful patient advocacy group for MPN patients and their families. Founded by patients, for patients, the MPN Research Foundation funds innovative, accountable research that produces results. We leverage our relationships with top researchers, clinicians and bio-pharmaceutical companies to ensure progress is being made to get us closer to a cure. Terms on every research grant are negotiated to maximize the dollars invested in actual research.