MS Research

• UBC research could hold promise of preventative treatments for some forms of MS

  Researchers have identified a dozen gene mutations that they believe highlight the root causes of some forms of MS.

  Health

  Jun 6, 2019
  
• Multiple sclerosis diagnosis spurs young Calgarian and mom into action

  “She’s my daughter and I want nothing more than for a cure to be developed so I’ll keep doing this until I can’t anymore.”

  Canada

  Sep 11, 2018
  
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• Participants pedal the way to a cure at Johnson Bike tour

  Over 1,700 cyclists crossed the finish line south of Edmonton Sunday, after they geared up to support Canadian research into the cause and cure of multiple sclerosis.

  Health

  Jun 12, 2017
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• Running can help repair brain damage, study suggests

  Researchers in Ottawa have added another item to the long list of potential benefits of regular exercise: repairing brain damage.

  Canada

  Oct 12, 2016
• Large donation helps fund multiple sclerosis research in Manitoba

  The Waugh Family Foundation is donating $2-million to fund Ruth Ann Marrie to lead research on MS.

  Health

  Jun 13, 2016
• Hundreds pack Prince’s Island Park for annual Walk for MS

  Calgarians did their part to support MS research by lacing up their sneakers to for the MS walk Sunday. Every year more than 40,000 Canadians, in more than 160 communities across the country, gather for similar walks.

  Jun 12, 2016
• Young woman diagnosed with MS reflects on emotional battle with disease at Calgary MS Walk

  The 24th annual Jayman BUILT MS Walk brought out a few thousand people Sunday in downtown Calgary, in support of research and programs for those affected by MS. It also brought out the stories of those affected by the unpredictable disease.

  Health

  May 24, 2015