Register NOW for the FREE Myeloma Community Workshop in Minneapolis, MN

The International Myeloma Foundation (IMF) is excited to announce that an in-person Myeloma Community Workshop will take place on April 25, 2026, in Minneapolis, MN.

The IMF is committed to providing a safe learning experience in a welcoming, supportive environment for all.  Our Community Workshop offers trusted education and meaningful connection in a setting where our myeloma community can feel comfortable learning and engaging with others.

Registration Opens: 8:00 a.m. CT
(with coffee and light refreshments)
Meeting Begins: 9:00 a.m. CT

Designed for those seeking support and more information in smaller communities, IMF Myeloma Community Workshops offer families a condensed version of the full Patient and Family Seminar at no charge. 

The workshop will include an introduction to myeloma, upfront treatments at diagnosis, maintenance therapy, relapse information, and an update on clinical trials. A member of the IMF Nurse Leadership Board will talk about managing side effects and symptoms of myeloma and its treatments. After each presentation with the experts, attendees will have ample time to ask questions.

Connect with local myeloma specialists and experts who will address needs specific to communities in Minneapolis, MN.

Welcome and Announcements

Robin Tuohy, IMF Vice President, Patient Support 

Understanding Myeloma Basics

Daniel O’ Leary, MD
(University of Minnesota — Minneapolis, MN)

Video: Closing the Gap: Health Equity in Myeloma

Joseph Mikhael, MD, MEd, FRCPC, FACP, FASCO
IMF Medical Advisor
(TGen, City of Hope—Phoenix, AZ) 

Advancing Treatment Options Through Clinical Trials 

David Dingli, MD, PhD
(Mayo Clinic — Rochester, MN) 

Break-out Options: Frontline or Relapsed Treatment Approaches

• Newly Diagnosed: Getting Started with Myeloma Management
  Daniel O’ Leary, MD
  (University of Minnesota — Minneapolis, MN) 
   
• Relapsed & Refractory: Continuing the Myeloma Treatment Journey
  David Dingli, MD, PhD 
  (Mayo Clinic — Rochester, MN)

Myeloma: Putting the Pieces of the Puzzle Together

Teresa Miceli, RN, BSN, OCN
IMF Nurse Leadership Board Member
(Mayo Clinic — Rochester, MN)

Living the Myeloma Life: Local Patient & Care Partner

• Barb Davis
  Patient Advocate
   
• Faith Kinoglu
  Care Partner 

Beyond Myeloma Therapy: Emotional and Physical Well-Being

Jennifer Wieworka, DNP, RN, OCN
IMF Director of Support Groups