Past Podcast Episodes

Every week, on the RealTalk MS podcast, we talk about MS research. And when we do, we talk about the “MS investigators”…the experts…the scientists in the laboratories who are expanding our collective knowledge about MS. But who are these folks? How do you become an “MS investigator”? And why does someone decide that they want to make MS research their professional focus?

My guest on the podcast is Dr. Elisabeth Mari, Director of Biomedical Research for the National MS Society. Dr. Mari takes us behind the scenes and walks us through the process of how someone becomes an MS research fellow. Then, we'll talk with 3 MS research fellows that I met up with at the American Academy of Neurology Annual Meeting. You'll hear about the projects that they're working on, and we'll talk about what initially attracted them to focus on MS research.

We're also talking about a new study that strengthens the link between Epstein-Barr Virus and MS, a biomarker that may indicate MS progression, a new Xbox adaptive controller for gamers with disabilities, and an opportunity for Hispanics and Latinos diagnosed with MS to participate in a clinical study.

We have a lot to talk about! Are you ready for RealTalk MS?

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Study Strengthens Link Between Epstein-Barr Virus & MS 3:29

Neurofilament Light Chain May Predict RRMS Progression 4:56

Microsoft Creates Xbox Adaptive Controller for Gamers with Disabilities 7:40

Perception of Fall Risk Can Be As Important as Physical Limitations to People Living with MS 9:14

USC is Recruiting Latinos/Hispanics with MS for Clinical Trial 12:16

Interview with National MS Society's Director of Biomedical Research, Dr. Elisabeth Mari 14:53

Meet 3 MS Research Fellows 25:52

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LINKS
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New Study Shows Connection Between Epstein-Barr Virus and MS Progression

Levels of Neurofilament Light Chain May Predict MS Progression (Abstract is on Page 24)

Pre-Order the Microsoft Xbox Adaptive Controller

The Relationship Between Physiological and Perceived Fall Risk in People Living with MS

Hispanics and Latinos with MS Are Being Recruited for a Clinical Trial

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RealTalk MS Episode 40
Guest: Dr. Elisabeth Mari
Hosted By: Jon Strum

Tags: MS, MultipleSclerosis, MSResearch, mssociety, EpsteinBarrEBV, Xbox, RealTalkMS

MS Activist Marques Jones is running for public office in his home state of Virginia. Marques and I sat down to discuss how his role as an MS Activist led to his candidacy, and how his MS diagnosis has continued to inform his business life and his political life.

We're also talking about the existential threat that now exists for people with pre-existing medical conditions in the U.S., how the MSAA can provide financial assistance for your MRI exam, how Ocrevus may delay the need for a wheelchair for 7 years, and the first clinical trial that's been designed to recognize the needs of severely disabled MS patients.

We have a lot to talk about! Are you ready for RealTalk MS?

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The Trump Administration Has Asked a Federal Judge to Eliminate ACA Protections for People Living With Pre-Existing Conditions 1:30

The Multiple Sclerosis Association of America Expands MRI Access Fund 9:32

Ocrevus May Delay the Need for a Wheelchair for 7 Years 10:47

Genentech Announces 1st Clinical Trial to Recognize Needs of Severely Disabled MS Patients 12:05

Interview with MS Activist and Virginia State Senate Candidate Marques Jones 14:53

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LINKS
If your podcast app doesn't show these links, you'll find them in the show notes at www.RealTalkMS.com

Legal Brief Filed in U.S. District Court by the National MS Society, American Cancer Society, the American Diabetes Association, the American Heart Association, and the American Lung Association

MSAA MRI Access Fund Details & Application

Ocrevus May Delay Need for a Wheelchair by 7 Years

First Clinical Trial to Recognize the Needs of Severely Disabled MS Patients

Marques Jones For Virginia Senate

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RealTalk MS Episode 40
Guest: Marques Jones
Hosted By: Jon Strum

Tags: MS, MultipleSclerosis, ProtectPatientsNow, MSActivist, MSAA, Ocrevus, NewPath, RealTalkMS

Episode 41: Becoming an MS Research Fellow with Dr. Elisabeth Mari

Episode 40: An MS Activist Is Running for Office with Marques Jones