MMRF Accelerator Magazine Winter 2015 Edition | Page 2
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DearFriends,
Friends,
Dear
In September of this year, we reached a critical milestone
in the landmark MMRF CoMMpass StudySM when the
thousandth multiple myeloma patient joined. The
ground-breaking project is the largest long-term genomic
study ever conducted in myeloma. We extend our heartfelt
gratitude to each patient as their continued participation
willhelp
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Onbehalf
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thankyou
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Wishingyou
youand
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yourfamily
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happyyear-end
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Wishing
prosperous2016,
2016,
prosperous
WalterM.
M.Capone
Capone
Walter
Presidentand
and
President
ChiefExecutive
ExecutiveOfficer,
Officer,MMRF
MMRF
Chief