Katie Roberts

Katie has worked as our Research Communications Officer.

Katie has a master's degree in molecular and cellular biochemistry from Oxford University, where she went on to be a graduate student researcher with a fully-funded scholarship from the Nuffield Department of Medicine.

Katie was with us until November 2017.

Blogs by Katie Roberts

MRI and MS: 7 things you need to know

MRI plays a vital role in how we diagnose and monitor MS. In fact, over 90% of people have their MS diagnosis confirmed by MRI.

Spotlight on menopause and MS

Menopause can bring a number of changes, but does it impact MS? We took a look at the science behind the symptoms.

Under the microscope: a good gut feeling

Did you know you have more microbes in your stomach and intestines than you have human cells making up your body?

Common stomach bacteria can reduce MS symptoms in mice

Researchers have found that common gut bacteria can suppress MS symptoms in mice.

Handling the heat - latest research

Over 60% of people with MS say they experience heat sensitivity. We caught up with heat sensitivity scientist Dr Davide Filingeri to find out how he’s tackling this invisible symptom.

MS and dementia - what's the evidence?

New research has suggested a link between dementia and 18 autoimmune conditions, including MS.