Myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) are a heterogeneous group of hematopoietic disorders characterized by ineffective blood cell production and a high risk of progression to acute myeloid leukemia (AML). CD34+ hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells (HSPCs) play a critical role in the pathophysiology of MDS, yet the proteomic changes underlying the disease remain poorly characterized. This project focuses on performing comprehensive quantitative proteomic profiling of CD34+ cells isolated from the bone marrow of MDS patients and healthy controls. By leveraging advanced mass spectrometry and quantitative proteomics techniques, we aim to identify unbiased differences in protein expression and pathways between diseased and healthy cells. These findings will contribute to a deeper understanding of the molecular mechanisms driving MDS and may reveal potential biomarkers or therapeutic targets.