Researchers agree on future of stem cell research

On 6 May 2010, an international consensus on the future of stem cell transplantation research for people with MS was published, paving the way for more coordinated global research efforts and potentially for better, and quicker, patient access to stem cell clinical trials.

New guidelines, written by some of the most respected international MS researchers and MS Societies from around the world, spell out hope for the future of MS stem cell research and debunk myths about overseas stem cell clinics claiming to cure the condition.

The guidelines are the result of an international stem cell consensus meeting held in London in May 2009 organised by the MS Society in the UK and USA, and supported by MS Society of Italy, France, Australia and the MS International Federation. MSIF endorses these guidelines and will help promote them to member societies and translate them for our website.

Public information booklet

MS societies from the UK, USA, Italy, France and Australia, with MSIF, have published a booklet which summarises the guidelines for people affected by MS.

Download the booklet 'Stem Cell Therapies in MS' in English

Descargar el folleto informativo para personas afectadas por EM en español: CelulasMadreEspanol1.pdf (798 kb)

Download 'Stammzellentherapie bei MS' in Deutsch (4483 kb)

Information on stem cell treatments

The International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR) has launched a new website with information on stem cell treatments.

To read more click here

To read more about the ISSCR click here.