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What Drives Us Forward
What Drives Us Forward
About the IMF - Improving Lives, Finding the Cure Through Research and Patient Care
Founded in 1990, the International Myeloma Foundation (IMF) is the first and largest global organization focusing specifically on multiple myeloma. The IMF’s reach extends to more than 525,000 members in 140 countries worldwide. The IMF is dedicated to improving the quality of life of myeloma patients while working toward prevention and a cure through our four pillars: Research, Education, Support, and Advocacy.
The International Myeloma Foundation is dedicated to finding a cure for those living with multiple myeloma. We have a range of initiatives to make this happen.
For the world’s leading multiple myeloma experts, failure to find the cure for this cancer just isn’t an option. We’ve banded together the world’s brightest minds in research, oncology, and health studies to form the IMF’s Black Swan Research Initiative® (BSRI) – a leading-edge project that pits our scientists and leaders on the frontlines against myeloma. Together our mission is to find the first definitive cure for myeloma and help bridge the gap from long-term remission to cure.
In 1995, the IMF established the Brian D. Novis Research Grant program in memory of its co-founder. The grants are awarded annually to promote research into all areas of myeloma in an effort to improve patient outcomes. To date, the IMF has funded more than 100 of the most promising projects by both senior and junior investigators in the field of multiple myeloma.
The Nurse Leadership Board (NLB) is a professional partnership that represents nurse experts caring for myeloma patients. The NLB develops consensus publications, symposia, multimedia, and research.
Because "Knowledge Is Power," the IMF brings educational seminars and workshops to communities near you, and provides a library of publications on multiple myeloma care.
Are you in need of the most current information about multiple myeloma? Learn about IMF's library of cancer articles, journals, and other publications for patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals. All are available free of charge online and in printed copy by mail. Many core booklets and key medical articles are translated as well. Download our cancer publications here.
The IMF is committed to improving lives and finding the cure. From our weekly series “Ask Dr. Durie” to comprehensive news from key cancer medical conferences around the world, IMF Videos are your all-access ticket to critical myeloma research, patient education, and guidance. Check back often for updated content.
Are you looking for educational patient and caregiver support in your hometown? The IMF hosts Patient & Family Seminars in the U.S. and Europe.
Since our inception in 1990, the IMF has supported and met in-person with thousands of patients globally. At our annual Support Group Leaders Summit, the reach is to more than 6,000 patients and caregivers.
We have facilitated a network of 150 myeloma-specific support groups that hold regular meetings in the U.S. So no matter where you are, we can help you find or create a multiple myeloma support group and connect with other survivors and caregivers.
Multiple myeloma is a disease that can often be treated successfully, and many patients live long and productive lives after being diagnosed. We are here to arm you with as much patient information as possible so that you can seek out the very best care, while working toward better treatments and a cure.
The IMF produces multiple myeloma publications for patients and caregivers, and healthcare professionals. Read, download, or order printed copies.
The IMF’s InfoLine is here for you for your myeloma-related questions and concerns. The InfoLine team consistently provides callers with best information about myeloma in a caring and compassionate manner
The IMF’s Advocacy team has educated and empowered thousands of individuals who make a positive impact each year on issues critical to the myeloma community in the U.S. and worldwide.
The IMF's multiple myeloma cancer advocacy group helps guide individuals to advocate for critical health issues that affect the multiple myeloma community.
The IMF’s Veterans Against Myeloma website provides key links to relevant VA websites, to state veterans assistance offices and to national veterans service organizations whose service officers help vets.
The International Myeloma Foundation's Global Myeloma Action Network (GMAN). GMAN is a worldwide group of myeloma leaders supporting patient needs.
Our People
The people of the IMF — our Board of Directors, our management, and our staff — are here to help you. We invite you to learn more about our team.
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Our Partners
We partner with organizations all over the world. Together, we promote awareness of multiple myeloma and encourage measures to prevent and combat the disease.
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Our Impact
Because of your support, the International Myeloma Foundation (IMF) made huge strides in myeloma research, education, support, and advocacy in 2023. Read the full 2023 Innovation and Impact Report now.
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Our Strategy
IMF President and CEO Yelak Biru, who is also a myeloma survivor, unveils the organization’s Global Strategy Plan for 2023-2027. According to Yelak, these are “a set of strategies” that were “written over the last nine months with input from patients we serve, global key opinion leaders, industry partners, and other collaborators. The strategy focuses on purposeful targeted innovation in the service of those who need us most.”
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Resources and information for the media.
Download our annual reports and other financial documents.
