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

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.

MS Australia CEO Rohan Greenland answers the question, ‘what are the big breakthroughs that lie ahead?’ He details the latest research, treatments and programs that will propel us faster and further along the ‘pathways to cures’. Â

Many people living with multiple sclerosis modify their dietary intake after their MS diagnosis, but there is little evidence that dietary modifications influence MS outcomes. A recent Australian study has explored the impact of diet quality specifically on three common MS symptoms; depression, anxiety and fatigue.

The MS Australia Clinical Trials Network is a central point of information for people interested in participating in clinical trials and research studies in MS, or in finding out more details of studies in MS.