MS Australia urges government action on neurological research funding

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MS Australia has welcomed the Government's pledge to invest in health and medical research but is concerned that not enough attention or funding is being dedicated to neurological research.

May 8 2024MS Australia MS Australia has welcomed the Government's pledge to invest in health and medical research but is concerned that not enough attention or funding is being dedicated to neurological research.

"I'm very pleased to see the Government reaffirm its commitment to Research Missions through the Medical Research Future Fund with the establishment of two new Missions. MS Australia President Associate Professor Des Graham says Neurological conditions must be a major national priority for medical research.

MS Australia would also like to congratulate Dr Izanne Roos, The University of Melbourne, who was awarded an NHMRC Investigator Grant of $647,400. Her project is focusing on the evidence-based use of high-efficacy therapies in MS. Dr Roos is currently receiving an MS Australia fellowship focused on preventing disability in people with severe forms of MS.

MS Australia partnered with Australian research teams in five successful bids for this government funding, totaling almost $10 million.

 

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