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The Australian MS community shows very high engagement in professional societies and professional development groups. This is of crucial importance to ensure effective engagement with the research and clinical community, to foster opportunities for collaboration both inside and outside a researcher’s own discipline, and to reflect on progress being made in the national and international research arenas.
| Name | Focus |
| Asian-Pacific Society for Neurochemistry | The purpose of APSN is to promote research in neurochemistry via communication between members. |
| Australasian Neuroscience Society | The ANS facilitates the dissemination of information pertaining to neuroscience. |
| Australasian Proteomics Society | APS promotes proteomics research in Australia and New Zealand. |
| Australasian Society for Immunology | The aim of ASI is to encourage and support the discipline of immunology in the Australasian region. |
| Australian and New Zealand Association of Neurologists | ANZAN aims to support the knowledge sharing and development of neurologists. |
| Australian and New Zealand Falls Prevention Society | ANZFPS promotes the multidisciplinary study and implementation of falls prevention in older people via communication and conferences. |
| Australian and New Zealand Society of Biomechanics | The ANZSB aims to facilitate communication amongst those actively engaged in the scientific study and application of biomechanics. |
| Australian and New Zealand Society for Magnetic Resonance | ANZMAG supports the science of magnetic resonance in Australia and New Zealand. |
| Australasian Epidemiological Association | The AEA facilitates the dissemination of information pertaining to epidemiology. |
| Australian Physiotherapy Association | The APA is the peak body representing the interests of Australian physiotherapists and their patients. |
| Australian Psychological Society + special interest groups | The APS is the largest professional association for psychologists in Australia, and also facilitates special interest groups for psychology specialties. |
| Australian Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | The ASBMB fosters research, teaching and industry in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology through communication and conferences. |
| Australian Society for Medical Research | The ASMR is the peak professional society representing Australian health and medical research. |
| Consortium of MS Centers (US-based) | CMSC provides clinical education, knowledge sharing, and influences health care delivery for MS health providers around the world. |
| Federation of Clinical Immunology Societies | FOCIS aims to foster interdisciplinary approaches to both understand and treat immune-based diseases. |
| Human Genetics Society of Australasia | The HGSA aims to provide a forum for the various disciplines collected under the title of Human Genetics. |
| Molecular and Experimental Pathology Society of Australasia | MEPSA aims to bring together researchers who are interested in the molecular and cellular basis of disease, promoting scientific exchange and collaboration. |
| MS Nurses Australasia | Â Professional society supporting health professionals with specific interest in MS. |
| Neuroimmunology Australia | Neuroimmunology Australia supports research and clinical practice for immune-mediated diseases of the central nervous system. |
| Neuro-ophthalmology Society of Australia | The NOSA aims to provide a meeting place for clinicians and scientific workers in the field of neuro-ophthalmology. |
| Pan-Asian Committee for Treatment and Research In Multiple Sclerosis | PACTRIMS is the Pan-Asian arm of ECTRIMS/ACTRIMS, and supports knowledge sharing and development of clinicians and researchers with an interest in MS. |
| Public Health Association of Australia | The PHAA is an organisation dedicated to the promotion of public health. It is a forum through which members can develop professional and academic networks. |
| Rehabilitation in Multiple Sclerosis | The RIMS network advocates best practice and research for evidence-based MS rehabilitation. |
| Rehabilitation Medicine Society of Australia and New Zealand | RMSANZ aims to support rehabilitation physicians, facilitate collaboration and professional development, and advocate for patients. |
A number of research and clinical networks and professional forums are available for the development and training of the MS research community. These networks are generally free to join and are dedicated to encouraging collaboration and communication, offering members the opportunity to connect and engage with other researchers or clinicians who share similar interests.
| Name | Description |
| Australian and New Zealand MS Genetics Consortium (ANZgene) | ANZgene is a research consortium dedicated to furthering progress into understanding the genetics of MS. Members include researchers and clinicians from fields of neurology, geneticists, bioinformaticians and molecular biologists. Membership is via collaboration. |
| Australian Paediatric Research Network | The Australian Paediatric Research Network is a network of Australian general paediatricians to encourage new research relevant to both public and private practice, building research capacity by involving more clinicians in research activities and enhancing recruitment for community-based research projects. All Australian paediatricians are eligible to join the APRN. Membership is free. |
| Autoimmunity Network | The Autoimmunity Network is a community of physicians, immunologists, rheumatologists & researchers who share the common goal of exchanging knowledge about autoimmune diseases. The network facilitates annual congresses, and members can network via online forums. Membership is by application. |
| International MS Genetics Consortium | The International MS Genetics Consortium is a worldwide network of genetics researchers dedicated to furthering understanding of MS genetics. Through a network of data and expertise sharing, the IMSGC has facilitated major breakthroughs in MS gene associations. The Consortium initiates collaborative projects to fill areas of need, but are also open to collaboration on investigator-driven research. Membership is by application. |
| International Paediatric MS Study Group | The goal of the IPMSSG is to foster opportunities for collaboration to enhance understanding of the care of children and adolescents with paediatric MS and related disorders, and to maximise international participation in activities of the group. Membership is by application. |
| MS Research Australia Clinical Trials Network | Facilitated by MS Research Australia via a grant from the NSW Office of Health and Medical Research, the Clinical Trials Network aims to facilitate MS clinical trials activity in Australia, with specific goals to increase the number of clinical trial sites in Australia, and improve access to new treatments for Australians with MS. The Network provides communications, assistance and information to stakeholders including people with MS, neurologists, doctors, researchers and pharmaceutical companies. Network membership is open to clinicians and clinical researchers with an interest in MS. |
| NSW Falls Prevention Network | The NSW Falls Prevention Network is a professional community aiming to share knowledge, expertise, and resources on falls injury prevention for older people. They provide expertise that may also be relevant for research into falls in people with compromised mobility. Membership is open to NSW-based researchers and clinicians with an interest in falls prevention. |
| NSW Stem Cell Network | The NSW Stem Cell Network is a professional community with an interest in both adult and embryonic stem cells. The NSW Stem Cell Network receives financial support from the NSW Office for Health and Medical Research, and infrastructure support from Diabetes New South Wales. Membership is open to NSW-based researchers and clinicians with an interest in stem cell research. |
| Paediatric Trials Network Australia | The Paediatric Trials Network Australia is a professional community aiming to increase the quality and quantity of paediatric research in Australia. Membership is open to Australian researchers or organisations with an interest in paediatric research. |
