My day in Vancouver
I’m here in beautiful Vancouver, British Columbia. Today I met with the CEO of the Centre for Drug Research and Development (CDRD), Dr.…
What role do viruses play in MS?
It’s no secret that the cause of MS remains unknown. As frustrating as this may be for the thousands of Canadians affected by…
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…
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…
What is MS?
Canada has one of the highest rates of multiple sclerosis (MS) in the world, with an estimated 77,000 Canadians living with the disease. While it is most often diagnosed in young adults aged 20 to 49, younger children and older adults are also diagnosed with the disease.