MS Research Flagship presents Research with Connections 2023

Menzies Institute for Medical Research

Join the MS Research Flagship on 26 May 2023 to learn more about our work and celebrate the power of 'Connections' in honour of World MS Day

MyState Bank Arena

You are invited to join the MS Research Flagship on Friday 26th of May at Hobart's MyState Bank Arena to learn more about our work and celebrate the power of connections this World MS Day.There will be presentations from our researchers and community members, a variety of trade tables and a free lunch with tea and coffee provided. Free, accessible, parking is available at the venue, and we are offering fuel cost reimbursement up to $100 - simply keep your receipt.Please make sure you register for your ticket/s to the event. Free tickets are available through this Eventbrite page. For more information, contact SM-MSResearch.Engagement@utas.edu.au

<h3>Bring a friend on us</h3>World MS Day is all about connections, so why not bring a friend or family member on us. They can take part in the event, form new connections, and enjoy a delicious lunch. If you'd like to bring a friend or family member, make sure to select two tickets at checkout, one for you and one for your guest. This initiative is supported by funding from the Australian Government

<h3>Research with Connections Program</h3><ul><li>Welcome by MC - Associate Professor Des Graham, President MS Australia and person living with MS</li></ul><ul><li>Event opening and Acknowledgement of Country - Professor Tracey Dickson, Director Menzies Institute for Medical Research</li></ul><ul><li>Opening address - Mrs Sharlene Brown, MS Australia board member and person living with MS</li></ul><ul><li>F﻿rom Lemtrada failing to conquering Kosciusko (and everything in between)- Jayne England, person living with MS</li></ul><ul><li>Finding genes through families with MS, and perspective with a friend - Dr Nicholas Blackburn, Research Fellow and Dr Anna Ritchie, person living with MS</li></ul><ul><li>Stimulating remyelination: an unexpected research journey - Associate Professor Jenny Rodger, Senior Research Fellow with Multiple Sclerosis WA and the Perron Institute for Neurological &amp; Translational Science </li></ul><ul><li>TAURUS 2 clinical trial: Where are we at? - Professor Bruce Taylor, Neurologist</li></ul><ul><li>Spotlight on Epstein Barr Virus - Dr Yuan Zhou, Senior Research Fellow</li></ul><ul><li>Consumer and community involvement: an essential ingredient, not just the icing on the cake - Viv Jones, Consumer &amp; Community Involvement Manager and Chris Gumley, Deputy Chair Consumer &amp; Community Reference Committee</li></ul><ul><li>The remyelinating drug discovery journey: a lab researcher’s perspective - Dr Jessica Fletcher, Research Fellow</li></ul><ul><li>InforMS: an electronic consumer-driven health care model with digital biomarker monitoring that improves the clinical care of people with MS - Professor Ingrid van der Mei, Epidemiologist and Dr Annie Brennan, Research Coordinator</li></ul><ul><li>Understanding MS and new online resources - Dr Laura Laslett, Senior Research Fellow and Alice Saul, Research Fellow</li></ul><ul><li>Cost of illness of MS in 2021: What did we find and how is it used? - Professor Andrew Palmer, Health Economist</li></ul><ul><li>Where to now with advocacy? - Andrew Potter, National Advocacy Coordinator MS Australia</li></ul>Menzies MS researchers and representatives from our partner organisations, MS Plus and MS Australia, will be available throughout the day. We encourage you to visit their trade tables to find out more about a variety of research and community initiatives.

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