Allele Burden and MPNs Explained by Prof. Lucia Masarova
- Feb 6
- 1 min read
At the 4th MPN Spring Symposium in Barcelona, Prof. Lucia Masarova, Assistant Professor at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, discussed the concept of allele burden and its role in managing Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPNs).

She explained how the percentage of cells with a specific mutation can impact disease progression, guide treatment decisions, and predict patient outcomes, especially for polycythemia vera (PV), essential thrombocythemia (ET), and myelofibrosis (MF).
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Prof. Masarova’s insights are crucial for healthcare providers in optimizing MPN care. For a deeper understanding, the full videos are available exclusively on the MPN World platform.
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