The BSH Board has established the Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS) SIG to facilitate the education, training and professional development of doctors, nurses, biomedical scientists, and other healthcare professionals who have a role and interest in the understanding, diagnosis and management of patients with MDS and myelodysplastic/myeloproliferative overlap syndromes.
The SIG will build on the work of the former UK MDS Forum as a key BSH network for scientists and healthcare professionals to exchange information, share ideas and opinions and promote excellence in the care of MDS patients.
These objectives will be delivered through the promotion of the roles of the BSH and MDS SIG, annual scientific and educational meetings under the guidance and agreement of the Programme Committee, contribution to guidelines and providing expert advice to other relevant professional bodies such as RCPath and NICE in conjunction with the BSH Office.
The MDS SIG aims to become a UK-wide platform for providing expert support and advice to colleagues caring for patients with MDS and related conditions.
Chair: Dr Austin Kulasekararaj
Vice Chair: Dr Catherine Cargo
For more information, email [email protected] or call 020 7713 0990.
Join the MDS Special Interest Group.
The SIG welcomes both members and non-members of the BSH who have a special interest in MDS and it is free to join.
Please note you will need to log in or create a website account to join a SIG.
Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS) Special Interest Group (SIG) Vacancies:
The BSH MDS SIG welcomes applications to fill two member vacancies on the committee for one trainee and one CNS or allied healthcare professional. The MDS SIG was established at the BSH in 2023 and have been building on the previous work of the former UK MDS Forum.
The MDS SIG is a key BSH network for healthcare professionals to share ideas and opinions and promote excellence in the care of MDS patients. The committee hold two educational events each year, and contribute to current MDS guidelines, as well as providing expert advice to other professional bodies such as RCPath and NICE in collaboration with the BSH.
Time Committment:
The group meets 2 to 3 times a year and works to share expertise in MDS. Both vacancies will have a term of 3 years with the option for a second term.
How to apply:
For more information on these vacancies, please view the role description Member_RD_2023_MDS SIG.docx.
If you are interested in joining the committee, please apply here stating your interest, skills and experience that you could offer. The deadline for submitting your application is Friday 27 February 2026 at 5pm.
If you experience any difficulties or have questions about this vacancy, please contact the committee administrator by emailing [email protected].