Marilu is an International Medical Graduate passionate about supporting patients and building strong community connections. Since joining HealthTree, she has contributed in roles such as Myeloma Navigator and Patient Navigator, always focused on empowering patients. Now, as Event Operations Manager, she organizes webinars featuring key speakers to address topics relevant to AML and MDS patients and their families. Beyond her work, Marilu is a travel enthusiast and a good listener who enjoys spending time with her family and friends.

Dr. Evan C. Chen is an Attending Physician in the Adult Leukemia Program at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, and an Instructor in Medicine at Harvard Medical School.  He is a clinician and clinical investigator who cares for patients with myeloid malignancies and acute leukemias, including acute myeloid leukemia, acute lymphoblastic leukemia, myelodysplastic syndrome, and myeloproliferative neoplasms.  His research interests are in the development of new therapies for myeloid malignancies, with a focus on cellular therapy strategies and the study of leukemia epigenetics.