13 January 2026: Tasmanian neurologist and MS researcher Professor Bruce Taylor has been named co-recipient of MS Australia’s 2025 MS Research Award, recognising more than 25 years of leadership in advancing multiple sclerosis (MS) research and improving outcomes for people living with the condition.
The MS Research Award recognises exceptional contributions to MS research and celebrates researchers who have made significant advancements in understanding MS and in the development of better treatments, preventions or cures.
Based at the Menzies Institute for Medical Research in Hobart, Professor Taylor has led national and international studies that have shaped current knowledge of MS prevalence, epidemiology, genetics, biomarkers and disease progression.
His research has helped inform earlier diagnosis and improve everyday clinical care for people living with MS.
He is also a key contributor to the Understanding MS course, an internationally recognised online education program that has helped tens of thousands of people deepen their understanding of MS and its impacts.
Professor Taylor was humbled to be recognised but stressed that collaboration and community have been at the heart of his career.
“What we do in MS research is only possible because we work together, and none of our work happens in a silo.
“Collaboration has driven every step forward, and that makes the work incredibly rewarding,” Professor Taylor said.
Professor Taylor also acknowledged the role MS Australia has played in supporting progress.
“When I speak with colleagues overseas, they are often amazed at the level of engagement and support we receive from MS Australia.
“It means we can keep making progress and improving outcomes for people living with MS,” Professor Taylor said
MS Australia CEO Rohan Greenland said Professor Taylor’s contribution to MS research has had a lasting impact.
“Bruce’s research has deepened global understanding of MS and continues to influence clinical practice and future research directions.”
“His dedication, curiosity and generous collaboration have shaped MS science in Australia for more than 25 years,” Mr Greenland said.
Professor Taylor shares the 2025 MS Research Award with Professor Helmut Butzkueven from Monash University and Alfred Health.
[END]
About the MS Australia Awards
The MS Australia Awards shine a spotlight on the remarkable people driving change, compassion and progress across the MS community.
2025 MS Australia recipients are Professor Bruce Taylor and Professor Helmut Butzkueven, co-recipients of the MS Research Award, MS Nurse and advocate Belinda Bardsley, recipient of the MS Advocacy Award, and the Miles family (Jess, Jan and Glenn), recipients of the John Studdy Award.
MEDIA CONTACTS:
media@msaustralia.org.au
Lisa Montague – 0412 002 544
Jayme Markus – 0401 944 905
