Honoring Dr. Richard T. Silver, MD - MPN Research Foundation

Key claim: Dr. Richard T. Silver, a pioneer who introduced interferon as an MPN treatment, passed away at age 97 and is being honored by the MPN Research Foundation.

Abstract

The MPN Research Foundation paid tribute to Dr. Richard T. Silver, a pioneer in MPN treatment who passed away on April 17, 2026, at age 97. Dr. Silver was instrumental in introducing interferon as a treatment for MPNs and contributed significantly to the development of key clinical approaches in hematology.

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