The launch of the MSIF Research Alumni Programme was held on Thursday 18 September at the Palais des congrès de Montréal during the World Congress on Treatment and Research in MS (WCTRIMS).

Sarah Phillips, OBE, Chairman of MSIF welcomed everyone to the launch and Xavier Montalban introduced the speakers. Six alumni gave short presentations on their research and this was followed by a wine reception attended by around 60 guests including MSIF staff, senior scientists and experts in the field of MS from our International Medical and Scientific Board and also senior scientific research staff from our member MS societies around the world.

Some photographs from the evening are shown below:

2007 McDonald Fellowship recipient Dr Carmen Tur Gomez giving a short presentation.

MSIF Chairman, Sarah Phillips, OBE (centre) with former Du Pré grant recipient Dr An Goris and 2005 Du Pré fellowship recipient, Dr Marcello Matiello. Both An and Marcello gave short presentations.

IMSB Chairman, Prof Alan Thompson with Dr Helen Tremlett (2006 Du Pré grant recipient) and MSIF Chairman, Sarah Philips, OBE.

2007 McDonald fellowship recipients Dr Carmen Tur Gomez (centre) and Dr Kanitta Suwansrinon (right) with MSIF International Research Officer, Dr Dhia Chandraratna.

MSIF's first Du Pré grant recipient, Prof Samuel Komoly (left) with Prof Xavier Montalban (IMSB lead on the Alumni Programme).

MSIF Research Officer, Dr Dhia Chandraratna with Prof Xavier Montalban (IMSB).

1994 Du Pré Fellowship recipient, Dr. Zsolt Illes (centre) with his former host supervisor, Dr. Yamamura and Prof Alan Thompson.