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MS Research Australia (MSRA) has demonstrated positive benefit to MS research efforts in Australia, which has been acknowledged internationally.

Their successful fundraising, including donations from each of the State MS Societies has seen them support a range of individual projects in 5 major program areas.

  1. The Ausimmune Study - identifying the link between Vitamin D and MS. This multi-centred study is one of the world’s leading programs looking into the environmental exposures influencing the onset and progression of MS. Read more at MSRA

  2. The ANZgene project - collecting thousands of DNA samples, leading to better treatments. Genetics research will isolate genes that may lead to greater understanding of MS susceptibility, and perhaps develop new treatments. The teams are looking at how genes influence the course of MS. Over 2,800 DNA samples have been collected from people around Australia and 1,500 from NZ. Read more at MSRA - ANZgene

  3. The MSRA Brain Bank has been providing human MS tissue for vital MS research. Launched earlier this year there have now been more than 200 people nationally who have pledged their brains for future MS research. More information at MS Brain Bank or ring 1300 672 265

  4. The MS Longitudinal Study - looking at how MS affects people’s lives. This study has been running for over 6 years and now involves nearly 3,000 people with MS from around Australia. The study examines the changes in the elements that contribute to an individual’s quality of life, their financial position and adherence to appropriate therapies. Several of the reports already produced have been used to influence Government policy and decision making. The project is ongoing adding valuable insight into living with MS. Australian MS Longitudinal Study

  5. The MS Clinical Trial Network This network is designed to keep neurologists linked to important studies that test new and improved ways to prevent, diagnose & treat MS. MS Trials