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For me, the holiday season is a time for joy, celebration, and reflection. And when I reflect upon the advances in MS research that we've seen in the past year, it's hard not to feel encouraged.

2022 will be remembered as the year when the National MS Society published the Pathways to Cures research roadmap, a bold initiative focused on stopping MS progression, restoring lost function, and ending MS forever.

I talked about this pivotal moment in the history of MS research with Dr. Carol Whitacre and Professor Alan Thompson, and they each shared their insights into what the Pathways to Cures research roadmap was all about and what this historic initiative means for people affected by MS.

My conversations with Dr. Whitacre and Professor Thompson were two of the most important conversations that I had in 2022 and, as the year draws to a close, I think they're worth revisiting.

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

Re-visiting the publication of the Pathways to Cures research roadmap  :22

Dr. Carol Whitcare discusses how Pathways to Cures came about and what it means for people living with MS   2:36

Professor Alan Thompson discusses the current status of MS research and what has to happen next to stop MS progression, restore lost function, and end MS forever  15:17

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RealTalk MS Episode 277
Guests: Dr. Carol Whitacre and Professor Alan Thompson

Tags: MS, MultipleSclerosis, MSResearch, MSSociety, RealTalkMS

 

This special episode of RealTalk MS is sponsored by EMD Serono and MS in the 21st Century.

In this special episode of RealTalk MS, I'm joined by Professor Peter Rieckmann, Stanca Potra, and Maria Paz Giambastiani. We're taking a look back at the advances that have been made in treating MS and focusing our eyes ahead to determine the work that still needs to be done.

Professor Rieckmann is the Chief Physician of Neurology and Clinical Neuroplasticity at the Medical Park Loipl, Germany. Professor Rieckmann has also served as the Chair of the MS in the 21st Century initiative since its inception in 2011.

Maria Paz Giambastiani has been living with MS for the past 17 years. She's a columnist, writing about disability and inclusion for More Than Words magazine. Maria has also authored several books and publications focused on MS.

Stanca Potra is the founder of the Smile Center, a support and counseling center for people living with MS in Romania. Stanca has been living with MS for the past 9 years.

Professor Rieckmann, Stanca, and Maria are active members of the MS in the 21st Century initiative. To learn more about MS in the 21st Century, please visit www.msinthe21stcentury.com.