Tag: UK
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