Advances in modern technology help to redefine multiple sclerosis
MS is a complex disease. One of several reasons for this is that people experience MS in very different ways and face highly…
Category: Research
Fundraising for research: One Ottawa researcher biking to make a difference!
Our fundraising season is in full swing at the MS Society. We have bikes, runs, obstacle courses and more to encourage people to…
Highlighting Canada’s best and brightest: My interview with Dr. Jiwon Oh
As we continue on the path to finding a cure for MS, it’s important to support our network of hardworking and talented MS…
Answering your questions about the use of animals in research
I get a lot of questions about research, and especially about animal research. At the MS Society, we fund studies of all kinds,…
Medical marijuana and MS: What does the research suggest?
The debate over the legal status of medical marijuana in countries around the world has been front page news lately. Marijuana is well-known…
Happy Birthday Canada! A special message from the MS Society of Canada’s CDO Owen Charters
On behalf of the Research Team at the MS Society, I would like to wish Canada a Happy 147th Birthday, and all of…
The 2014 MS Research Webinar
I am excited to announce the 2014 MS Research Webinar (and to give you a behind the scenes look at our National Office…
Emerging therapies at AAN – the B cell movement
Neurologist and leading MS researcher Dr. Amit Bar-Or from the Montreal Neurological Institute at McGill University presented data on an emerging MS treatment…
The 66th American Academy of Neurology Annual Meeting
Today marks the third day of the 66th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Neurology in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Each year the meeting brings…
MS Society-funded researchers lead the pack in myelin repair research
MS researchers recognize that myelin repair following a relapse or ‘attack’ is the key to preventing disease progression and irreversible disability. With many…