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The ‘What is MS?’ video attempts to demystify and explain a complex, and often at times, invisible disease that now impacts more than 33,000 Australians.

Australian researchers have investigated whether genetics and epigenetics contribute to the severity of MS.

Worse disease more likely for smokers, a new study finds.

Subtle changes in the myelin sheath can spark inflammation in the brain, a new Australian study has found.

CEO Rohan Greenland talks about the iconic annual fundraising event for MS research – The May 50K! He discusses his personal connections to MS that motivate him to take on the challenge and how each dollar raised supports our world-class MS researchers.

Back for its fifth year, The May 50K combines fitness...

Vic and Kathy met in 1986, and their love endured long past Kathy's death in 1998, at only 41, from complications arising from multiple sclerosis (MS).

REBIF (interferon beta-1a) and AVONEX (interferon beta-1a) are currently used for the treatment of Australians living with relapsing forms of MS. Recently, there were some changes announced to their listing on the PBS.

From 1 April 2023, AVONEX will no longer be available on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) for Australians living with MS.

MS Australia is delighted to announce over $3 million of funding towards MS research in 2023. The twenty-two new projects address MS Australia's priorities for MS research, including causes and prevention, better treatments and cures via repair and regeneration of cells.

CEO Rohan Greenland discusses the dramatic escalation in the number of people in Australia living with MS and urges the government to take action so that we can work together to turn the tables on MS.  

A recent study from researchers in Perth has explored the impact of COVID-19 on people living with MS and MS carers, investigating both the highs and lows of the pandemic. A deeper understanding of these experiences can help inform future crises as they unfold, to ensure the best care and health management possible for people living with MS, their carers and loved ones.

International researchers have developed a cutting-edge tool to identify a rare subtype of cell in the brain potentially involved in MS.

Judith Webb was a much-loved primary school teacher, volunteer, wife and mother. Her generosity and courage motivated her husband Bob to allocate a portion of his Will to MS research.

MS Australia has awarded over $3 million in grants for multiple sclerosis (MS) research, providing a major boost in the fight against this increasing and accelerating disease.

The number of Australians living with multiple sclerosis (MS) is increasing at a significant and accelerating rate.

MS Australia congratulates Dr Therese Burke who has been honoured for her significant service to medicine, particularly multiple sclerosis research, and to nursing, by being made a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in today’s 2023 Australia Day Honours List.

As well as depleting immune cells, new research shows cladribine (Mavenclad) may impede their movement into brain tissue, preventing further damage by multiple sclerosis.