Get involved on GivingTuesday!
Many of us are familiar with the stream of blockbuster deals and extreme markdowns associated with Black Friday and Cyber Monday. But has…
Mapping MS in Canada and around the world
Conferences like ECTRIMS are a great platform for scientists, academic institutions and health organizations to announce breakthrough discoveries and important medical and research…
My personal research narrative
I was recently asked by a number of people that I have met how I got started at the MS Society. Many were…
What triggers MS?
There are many things about MS that we still do not know, but arguably the most important of these is cause. Pinning down…
Managing MS through physical activity
We all know without a doubt that exercise is good for us. The abundance of health benefits associated with a steady exercise regimen…
Insights on inflammation – an expert view
Our immune systems are designed to fight off disease, and one way they do this is through a complex, highly controlled process known…
MS disease – what happens beneath the surface?
There is an ongoing debate on whether inflammation causes nervous system damage in MS, or if the damage occurs first followed by inflammation.…
Gender differences in MS
We already know that MS affects more women than men, but is that the whole story? The MS and Gender session held late…
Interview: Dr. Erin MacMillan
Since we are on the topic of progressive MS, I thought it would be a great time share this insightful interview with Dr.…
Progressive MS – Where are we today?
I mentioned earlier that progressive forms of MS are still without an effective treatment, which has been recognized by the MS scientific community…
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.