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More about stem cells

The MS Society has produced a public information booklet on stem cells. To find out more download the booklet.

Meet the MS Society research team

An introduction to the MS Society research team and an overview of how they support our research programme.


Research

Welcome to the MS Society's research web pages. You can find out about the latest developments in MS research on these pages as well as all of the research the MS Society currently funds.

News update!

How do teenagers adjust to their parents’ MS? New study gives us clues. 

What's New

Research Matters is out now!
Research Matters spring 2010Read all about the latest news, views and updates in MS research in the MS Society's bi-annual publication Research Matters. This issue is all about stem cells and their potential in MS research.

We would love your feedback.  Please tell us what you think of this issue of Research Matters by emailing the Research Team.



New trials on the Clinical Trials Database! Find out more information about Phase II and Phase III trials currently recruiting people with MS in the UK.


MS Society Research fact sheets!
Find out the latest in MS research and treatments in the fact sheets section.


Get involved in MS research.  The MS Society aims to involve people affected by MS in every step of their research programme through our award-winning Research Network. Read more about the MS Society Research Network and other ways to get involved in research.

 

For Professionals

The Fulbright MS Society Research Award. The deadline for applications to this prestigious award has now been extended. Applications must be made to the Fulbright Commission by the 23 July 2010Read more about the award and how to apply.


The Clinical Research Fellowship Award. We are pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for this award which is jointly funded by the MS Society and the Oxford Comprehensive Biomedical Research Centre. The Fellowship will be based at the Department of Clinical Neurology, University of Oxford, and will support research into the basic or aspects of MS. Applications must be made direct to the University of Oxford by 23 July 2010. Read more about the award and how to apply.


The MS Society Research Grant Round is now closed. The deadline for applications was 20 January 2010.  Read more to view information on the review process.


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