Global MS research fellowships

A selection of fellowships and grants open to MS researchers around the world

Accessible holidays

Examples of accessible resorts and services shared by our members

Committees

The MS International Federation draws on the expertise of its members, people with MS and others

Du Pré Grant recipients

These researchers have received Du Pré Grants to enable them to work in established MS research centres outside their own country

Progressive MS research

The International Progressive MS Alliance works to speed up the development of treatment for progressive MS

Stacey’s story

Stacey Black ran a half-marathon in memory of her grandmother

Teresa’s story

Teresa was diagnosed with MS 24 years ago. To celebrate World MS Day 2015 she walked a mile for each year she’s had MS.

Young Investigator Award

The award is given for the best presentation of a translational project by a young researcher

MS registries: putting people with MS at the heart of research

MS affects people all over the world. MS registries are one of the many advances in MS research that are bringing us closer as a global MS community and closer to ending MS.

Cervical cord damage and disability in MS

Cord lesion load and spinal cord atrophy may contribute to disability in people with progressive MS

Music legend Masta Ace: hip-hop, MS and getting creative

The UK MS Society met up with Brooklyn rapper and record producer Masta Ace to talk about music and life with MS

Over 20,000 people sign UK MS Society’s petition to improve disability benefit for people with MS

The UK MS Society’s campaign calls on the government to change criteria of Personal Independence Payments (PIP), a vital disability benefit for people with MS.

UK MS Society volunteers raise awareness of MS at international event

Volunteers from the UK MS Society’s English Council worked with the Rotarian Action Group for MS Awareness (RAGSMA) to attend the event and share information about MS.

James D Wolfensohn Award winners

Winners of the James D. Wolfensohn Award come from all over the world

Sean Hegarty

Sean Hegarty from the UK is in his mid-forties and lives with relapsing progressive MS

45% of people with MS have experienced prejudice in the UK

A recent survey by the UK MS Society has shown that 45% of people with MS have experienced prejudice because of their symptoms

What happened at ECTRIMS 2015?

Our highlights from the world’s largest scientific conference on multiple sclerosis

MS Helpline celebrates 25 years of supporting people affected by MS in the UK

This year marks the 25th anniversary of the UK MS Society’s helpline.

Effectiveness of memory rehabilitation in people with MS

Review shows previous measures of memory rehabilitation were not reflective of daily life

New target for understanding secondary progressive MS

Chemical in the brain involved in signaling may play a role in progressive MS

Spinal cord is affected early in primary progressive MS

Study suggests that early spinal neurodegeneration may underlie clinical impairment

Paid internships for people with MS

Believe and Achieve is a programme of paid internships for young people with MS

Alliance announces first round of grants

The Progressive MS Alliance has awarded its first round of 22 research grants to investigators in nine countries

Treat Me Right campaign changes UK guidelines

The UK MS Society’s campaign calls for the right treatment at the right time

Progressive MS meeting in Milan

The first scientific meeting of the International Progressive MS Collaborative took place in Milan, Italy

MS International Federation announces first wave of 2014 Du Pré Grants

The MS International Federation has announced its first six Du Pré Grants for 2014

New report shows MS more prevalent than previously thought

The Atlas of MS is the most extensive worldwide survey of the disease