Professor Thompson elected chair of international progressive multiple sclerosis committee
29 November 2012
Professor Alan Thompson, Dean of the Faculty of
Brain Sciences, has recently been elected Chair of the Steering Committee of
the International Progressive MS (multiple sclerosis) Collaborative. The Collaborative aims to expedite the
development of effective disease modifying and symptom management therapies for
progressive forms of MS and is an initiative of a number of MS International
Federation (MSIF) member organisations and includes the MS Societies of Canada,
Italy, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Professor Thompson commented: “This is a unique opportunity to bring together
researchers from around the world to tackle what is the most challenging area
in MS – both for researchers and those affected by the condition. I am delighted
to be invited to chair this expert group but don’t underestimate how difficult
it is going to be to make a real impact on progression.”
Links:
Multiple Sclerosis International Federation (MSIF)
Read more about the International Progressive MS Collaborative
