MS Society announces stem cell research collaboration with UK Stem Cell Foundation
On 14 January 2010, the MS Society and the UK Stem Cell Foundation (UKSCF) formally marked the beginning of the collaboration by announcing a call for research grant applications that can now dip into a dedicated pot of joint-funding up to £1million.
This film talks to research scientists from the field, members of the MS community about what this new collaboration will mean for people with MS.
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Read the official press release
Stem cell research in multiple sclerosis (MS) has been given a much-needed shot in the arm thanks to a partnership between the UK's largest charity supporting people affected by the condition and the UK's only charity dedicated to supporting stem cell research.
More information about the collaboration
The potential of stem cells as a treatment for multiple sclerosis (MS) has been widely reported in recent years and, until recently, scientists were unclear as to their promise in MS research. Click on the link above to read about recent advancements in this area.
