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A number of professional societies with relevance to MS research are available to researchers and clinicians in Australia & New Zealand. For a membership fee, these offer regular conferences and other membership benefits.
Professional societies relevant to MS in Australia and internationally
| 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. |
