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Interesting findings… https://neurosciencenews.com/multiple-sclerosis-inflammation-22512/

Hi there I am presently studying at Cardiff University, Wales. I am currently working on a research project for my MSc in Physiotherapy. I am conducting a research based on patient perspectives on receiving a Multiple Sclerosis (MS) prognosis. This research idea comes directly from my best friend’s ...

Good short post and a film featuring several Shift.ms ers. https://multiple-sclerosis-research.org/2020/06/the-human-side-of-ms-and-research-a-short-film/ @longboat

Hi, to the scientists out there. I found in youtube a very interesting talk from Indrani Das https://youtu.be/UVRNZzQZezQ Basically she says the presence of glutamate in brain injuries would lead to neuronal death, and they tried a micro-rna and see this improves neuronal survival . I have found o...

Hi everyone, I'm Periklis and I'm conducting research for my PhD in the psychosocial experience of LGBT people living with MS. I'm currently looking for more people to take part and share their perspectives with me concerning their experiences. I would highly appreciate it if you would take a few m...

And we're going to it! From Wednesday 10th to Friday 12th Oct, a team of Shift.ms MS Reporters will be at ECTRIMS (European Committee for Treatment and Research into Multiple Sclerosis) and interviewing a number of leading MS experts. The team will be reporting back the latest on MS research deve...

Hi all, We've been approached by a researcher at Kings College London who would like the community to help with research they are doing. Details below... ..................................................................................................................................................

https://journals.lww.com/neurotodayonline/Fulltext/2018/02220/At_the_Bench_Multiple_Sclerosis__Unraveling_the.5.aspx Is this saying that bad cholesterol prevents remyelination? 🤔

And we're there! Reporters Nat, Robby, Aoife, Michaela, Patrick and Grace are at MS Paris 2017 interviewing MS Experts from across the world! We'll be sharing interviews throughout the next few days so please keep an eye on the forum and our social channels for latest news from the world's bigges...

Dear All I have just discovered that the UK's MS Society gave £1.2 million in research funding to universities in 2015. Yet it spent £6.9 million in the same year on fundraising, and a generous £10.5 million on salaries that year too. This information was given to me by the MS Society itself, so t...

Ms Research Australia is conducting some focus groups in Sydney on the 12 Nov to gain an understanding of the type of research info we want and how to focus their information to us. If you are in Sydney and you have the time to attend it would be great to get your point of view. Here is the informat...

Hi all, Just wanted to let you know that the 6th research day held by the BARTS research team in London is on the 21st March. The team will cover existing and emerging therapies in MS and several other research topics. To read more about the event and sign up for a free place, please click on the...

She talks about Vitamin D, Epstein Barr virus and CCSVI http://funkymangosmusings.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/ms-research-roundup-june-2012-part-1.html?spref=fb

including a cameo from me AND some very good talks on sunlight by Sreeram Ramagopalan

Was a very good day of talks covering a range of topics regarding MS. I have linked to the day's programme here.

I found out about an MS research project, that is looking at the benefits of Frame Running for people with MS, in East Lothian near to Edinburgh. Not being a sporty type, I had serious concerns about how I was going to even get on the frame - it looks like a tricycle but doesn’t have pedals- but I ...

Hi everyone, for anyone based in the UK there is an interesting study looking at the genetics of MS in black and ethnic minorities. It’s called the ADAMS study. They are currently recruiting people, so if you are from the BAME community and based in the UK, I encourage you to participate. All you ne...

Hi, I’m involved with AsianMS (part of the MS Society) and we’re hosting a webinar on Wednesday 9th November 2022 at 6pm UK time. The point of AsianMS is that as well as issues all MSers face, there are also cultural issues specific to the Asian community, but the webinar is open to anyone. Here’s a...

I’m still trying to my head around MS. I’m staying positive by reading quite a lot on Shift but does anyone know what the best places are for MS research? How do you find out what’s happening? I’m curious to find out what the latest findings are - thank you :)

Firstly hello everyone. I was given my active diagnosis of Relapsing MS in December, then there was mention of a trial, today I received an email with the details. Info of the trial drug is on the https://www.mssociety.org.uk/ms-research/treatments-in-the-pipeline/ocrelizumab My question to everyo...