More power to the MS Society. They are taking the bull by the horns.
Article Date: 31 Jan 2010
The MS Society has called for researchers and scientists to come forward with research projects investigating the potential benefit of stem cells in multiple sclerosis (MS).
A new partnership between the MS Society and the UK Stem Cell Foundation has levered ?1million to be specifically ring-fenced for translational, pre-clinical and clinical trials.
Currently there are limited treatment options available for people with MS, especially for progressive forms of the condition, and the identification and development of disease modifying therapies for MS remains a major priority for the MS Society.
At an International Stem Cells and MS Consensus Meeting, organised by the MS Society and held in London in May 2009, it was announced that a concerted effort in stem cell research and clinical trials of stem cell therapies for MS is now needed.
The MS Society and UKSCF partnership was set up as a direct result of this work.
Source
MS Society
Article Date: 31 Jan 2010
The MS Society has called for researchers and scientists to come forward with research projects investigating the potential benefit of stem cells in multiple sclerosis (MS).
A new partnership between the MS Society and the UK Stem Cell Foundation has levered ?1million to be specifically ring-fenced for translational, pre-clinical and clinical trials.
Currently there are limited treatment options available for people with MS, especially for progressive forms of the condition, and the identification and development of disease modifying therapies for MS remains a major priority for the MS Society.
At an International Stem Cells and MS Consensus Meeting, organised by the MS Society and held in London in May 2009, it was announced that a concerted effort in stem cell research and clinical trials of stem cell therapies for MS is now needed.
The MS Society and UKSCF partnership was set up as a direct result of this work.
Source
MS Society