AAN: Pediatric-onset MS – environmental and genetic risk factors
Between 2 – 5% of multiple sclerosis cases emerge before the age of 18. Research into MS in children and adolescents – referred…
AAN Day 3: Researchers answer important questions about treatment strategies for MS
The conversations taking place on the third day at AAN shifted gears from the day before, placing the focus back on multiple sclerosis…
AAN Day 2: NMO spectrum disorder takes centre-stage for a day
One of today’s sessions placed the focus squarely on neuromyelitis optica (more recently expanded to be called neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder, or NMOSD),…
American Academy of Neurology meeting kicks off in Vancouver
This year, more than 10,000 neurologists and basic researchers from all over the world are converging on the stunningly beautiful city of Vancouver…
AAN Day 1: Modeling MS-like disease and exploring risk factors
This year’s AAN conference is filled to the brim with programming, with sessions starting bright and early at 6:30 am and continuing well…
MS Wellness Survey results now online
Last summer, the MS Society of Canada reached out to people affected by MS with the MS Wellness Survey, an online questionnaire designed…
From trainee to translational research leader: An interview with Dr. Veronique Miron
A few weeks ago, the MS Society announced the recipients of two translational research grants provided through a partnership between the MS Society…
Inflammation vs. Neurodegeneration in Multiple Sclerosis: The great debate continues
I was sitting among the ACTRIMS Co-Chairs last week, listening to them recap the excellent research that was presented at the conference, and…
Progressive MS, young investigators, and more from New Orleans for the 2016 ACTRIMS Forum
The MS Society’s research team is in the beautiful and historic city of New Orleans for the 2016 Americas Committee for Treatment and…
Research Decoder: Translational Research
“Translational research” is a popular term these days, with special relevance for the fields of science and technology. While the process of translational…