(Press-News.org) The National Multiple Sclerosis Society has committed $18.1 million in multi-year funding to support research projects aligned with its Pathways to Cures roadmap that focuses on three critical areas: stopping MS, restoring function and ending MS.
The new projects include 16 research grants and 28 training fellowships and early career awards in the United States and internationally. The Society is committed to driving the best, most promising science and to training the next generation of pioneering MS researchers. More than 100 senior scientists from research institutions around the country, and a special committee of people affected by MS, all contribute to the process of deciding what research to fund.
The newly funded projects include:
A clinical trial to investigate whether the MIND diet can protect the brain and improve symptoms in people with MS.
A study of abnormalities in glucose and oxygen use in the brains of people with progressive MS.
An investigation of virus patterns in blood and spinal cord fluid samples that may help predict who is at high risk of developing MS.
These projects are part of the Society’s annual investment of over $30 million to support more than 200 new and ongoing MS research studies around the world, including support and leadership for the International Progressive MS Alliance – a global effort to accelerate the development of effective treatments for people with progressive MS.
Learn more about the research funded by the National MS Society:
Summaries of the newly funded research projects (.pdf)
A list of Society-supported research projects, sorted by location (.pdf)
A list of Society-supported research projects, sorted by topic (.pdf)
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About Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis is an unpredictable disease of the central nervous system. Currently there is no cure. Symptoms vary from person to person and may include disabling fatigue, mobility challenges, cognitive changes, and vision issues. An estimated 1 million people live with MS in the United States. Early diagnosis and treatment are critical to minimize disability. Significant progress is being made to achieve a world free of MS.
About the National Multiple Sclerosis Society
The National MS Society, founded in 1946, is the global leader of a growing movement dedicated to creating a world free of MS. The Society funds cutting-edge research for a cure, drives change through advocacy and provides programs and services to help people affected by MS live their best lives. Connect to learn more and get involved: nationalmssociety.org, Facebook, X (formerly known as Twitter), Instagram, YouTube or 1-800-344-4867.
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The National Multiple Sclerosis Society commits over $18 million for research to drive pathways to cures
2025-05-01
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