MS Research Flagship presents Research with Connections

Menzies Institute for Medical Research

Join the MS Research Flagship on the 28th of May to learn more about our work and celebrate the power of connections this World MS Day.

Blundstone Arena

Join the MS Research Flagship on the 28th of May at Hobart's Blundstone 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, trade tables and information on our trials, and a free lunch with tea and coffee provided. Free tickets are available through this Eventbrite page. For more information, contact Vivienne.Jones@utas.edu.au.

<h3>Research with Connections Program:</h3><ul><li>Welcome - Associate Professor Des Graham</li><li>Acknowledgement of Country and Special Guest Introduction - Distinguished Professor Alison Venn, Director Menzies Institute for Medical Research</li><li>Staying Connected - Ms Heather Francis, CEO Royal Hobart Hospital Research Foundation (RHHRF)</li><li>MS Carers/Significant Others Cohort Project - Professor Andrew Palmer, Health Economist</li><li>Access to MS Specialist Nurse Care: Is there an inequity? - Professor Ingrid van der Mei, Epidemiologist</li><li>The TAURUS Study - Dr Kalina Makowiecki, Neuroscientist</li><li>Consumer and Community Engagement - Associate Professor Des Graham, President MS Australia &amp; Ms Vivienne Jones, Consumer and Community Engagement Manager </li><li>The Tasmanian Remoteness Study - Dr Suzi Claflin, Research Fellow</li><li>A Genomic Research Pipeline to Drug Discovery in MS - Dr Jac Charlesworth, Genomics Fellow, Associate Professor Kaylene Young, Neuroscientist &amp; Professor Bruce Taylor, Neurologist</li><li> MS and the Effect on Work Productivity - Mr Barnabus Bessing (PhD candidate) (Consumer Choice Award from 2020 MS Symposium) </li><li>How Research Informs Practice - Jodi Haartsen, Executive Manager Client Engagement and Wellbeing MS Limited</li></ul>The Menzies MS researchers and representatives from our partner organisations, MS Research Australia, MS Limited 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.

<h3>Transport Subsidy Available</h3>To help get you to the Research with Connections event, we're offering a subsidy of up to $100 per person for all transport costs for the event, e.g. petrol, bus tickets, taxis, Uber, etc.  All you need to do is hold onto your receipts and follow the instructions provided in your delegate pack on the day.

<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

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