Research Matters
This second edition of 'Research Matters' provides an overview of the current position in MS research, including information on the MS Society Research Programme itself.
On this page are a few extracted highlights with the full publication available for download.
What causes MS?
It is understandable that people with MS want to know why they have developed the condition, but the cause of MS remains uncertain and no single causal factor has been identified. Instead, it is increasingly clear that a combination of genetic and environmental factors act to increase a person's susceptibility to developing MS.Why research takes so long
Developing and testing potential treatments is a slow process. It can take decades for scientists to move from observing the symptoms of a condition, to the point where the biological basis of that condition starts to become clear. Another decade can pass before a potential treatment has been identified and tested in the laboratory and results are promising enough to recommend clinical trials.The MS Society/University of Edinburgh Translational Research Centre
The MS Society is delighted to be able to provide £2 million in research funding to help establish the Translational Research Centre in Edinburgh. This represents the Society’s biggest single research investment in Scotland and is an extraordinary opportunity to drive the MS research agenda forward in new and exciting ways.The Evolving MS Services research programme
One effect of MS that can’t be treated with drugs is the loss of independence. Certain symptoms result in a high level of reliance on others, whether on a partner in the home, or on professional carers in a hospital. This loss of control adds a psychological dimension to MS that can make the physical symptoms seem much worse.'Research Matters' Download
The full version of the publication is available to download here:Research Matters - (670 kb)
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