Research

Our vision is a world free from the effects of MS. And we're getting closer.

Investing in research areas such as MRI scanning has helped us understand more about MS than ever before.

But every big breakthrough is the result of years of hard work. That's why your ongoing support is so important.

Latest research

MS research has never been more exciting. Get the latest news and updates from researchers all over the world.

Find out about breakthroughs on the horizon

Explore our research

We're making huge strides in MS research. Find out about the difference you’re making.

Find out about the studies we're funding

The history of MS research

The money we've invested in research has led to significant progress in the treatment of MS. Find out how far we've come, and why we're closer than ever to stopping MS.

Explore the history of MS research

Take part in research

There are lots of ways you can get involved in MS research. From joining the MS Register to helping us shape our research programme.

Find out how to get involved

For researchers

This year we expect to invest several million pounds through our existing research portfolio, and award funding to several new projects.

Learn about our funding opportunities

MS symptoms and signs

MS has many symptoms and not everyone will experience all of them. These include eye problems, pins and needles, fatigue and pain. Read about what causes them and how to manage them.

Treatments and therapies

There are lots of ways to manage MS. Find out about drug treatments, diet, exercise and complementary and alternative therapies.

Be in a study

There are lots of ways to get involved in research, from completing a questionnaire to being in a clinical trial of a new treatment.

Find out more about taking part in a study

The next research breakthrough is in reach

Your donation will help stop MS.

One-off donation

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£30 could process one blood sample, giving researchers crucial information about genes and the immune system.

£50 could pay for an hour on a microscope, so scientists can study cells and tissue in greater detail and improve their understanding of the biology of MS.

£100 could pay for half an hour of MRI use, so researchers can monitor the success of clinical trials and understand MS in more detail.

Every penny you give really does take us a step closer to stopping MS. Your donation will make a difference.

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Monthly donation

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£10 a month could pay for lab equipment like microscope slides to study the building blocks of MS

£20 a month could pay for lab equipment like petri dishes to grow bacteria important for studying genetics

£30 a month could process a blood sample to help us understand what causes MS, so we can stop it in its tracks

Your regular donation means we can keep funding world class MS research with confidence. Together we will stop MS.

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Researcher wearing a mask looks at MRI scans

Research