Research

Recruitment for Pilates research project is now closed

Irish life sciences company, Genomics Medicine Ireland (GMI) have announced an important scientific research study aimed at unlocking the mystery of the genetic and lifestyle factors that contribute to MS. Volunteers with MS currently being treated at St. Vincent’s University Hospital, Tallaght Hospital, Cork University Hospital or Altnagelvin Hospital in Derry are invited to participate in the study which aims to identify these factors in order to find better treatments, diagnoses and, ultimately, a cure for MS. GMI also hopes to rollout additional study sites around the country in future.  

Issue 4 is out now!

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New international research published into treatment expectations of people with MS

Many people with multiple sclerosis experience falls, which can have significant consequences for the individual. The MS Research Team at the University of Limerick, led by Professor Susan Coote, have developed a falls prevention programme for people with multiple sclerosis and would like to assess how suitable and effective the programme is. 

Deadline approaching for patient experience survey of outpatient neurology services 

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Global experts publish recommendations for overcoming challenges to improve clinical trials in progressive MS

NUI Galway trial of the Pain Course, an online pain self-management programme for adults with chronic pain.