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Research

The MS Society is the biggest funder in Scotland of research into the causes, cure and care of multiple sclerosis.

Our current commitment to research in Scotland is over £1.6 million. We are supporting research projects at Glasgow, Edinburgh and Aberdeen Universities.

Recent and current research topics include:

  • How best to grow cells which might be useful in repairing nerve damage
  • Identifying chemicals which are important in the process of nerve damage and repair
  • The role of viruses in MS
  • Support networks for carers of people with MS
Our future priorities for research will be:
  • Identifying environmental and genetic factors which make MS more common in Scotland than anywhere else in the world
  • Better relief of symptoms (starting with fatigue)
  • Cell damage and repair

     Current Scottish research projects
    Find out more about research funded by the Society in Scotland



     
 


Building will house new centre for research
 


Laboratory equipment
 



For more information:
Mark Hazelwood
MS Society Scotland
Ratho Park
88 Glasgow Road
Ratho Station
Newbridge
EH28 8PP
Tel: 0131 335 4050
Fax: 0131 335 4051

 

    
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