endMS News

Announcement of endMS Transitional Career Development Award Recipients and Launch of 2010 Competition

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 08:54:00 -0500

The endMS Research and Training Network, a nationwide initiative of the MS Society of Canada, proudly announces the recipients of its inaugural endMS Transitional Career Development Awards, Dr. Cornelia Laule of the University of British Columbia and Dr. Steven Kerfoot of Yale University. The awards provide successful post-doctoral and clinical fellows with $500,000 to fund the last two years of their MS-focused fellowship and the first three years of their first MS-focused f

MS Society of Canada announces request for research operating grants related to CCSVI and MS

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 05:47:00 -0500

The Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada announced it will request research operating grants related to chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency (CCSVI) and MS.

A recent study released by Dr. Paolo Zamboni, University of Ferrara, Italy, describes CCSVI as a disruption of blood flow in which the venous system is not able to efficiently remove blood from the central nervous system resulting in increased pressure in the veins of the brain and spinal

MS Society marks one year anniversary of endMS campaign

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 08:59:00 -0500

Toronto, September 16, 2009 – With over $41 million raised, five regional research and training centres launched and a growing number of educational events aimed at MS researchers and trainees, the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada proudly marked one year since the launch of its endMS capital campaign.

“The achievements since the See what’s happening and join the global movement.

Brain Research Centre Research Day on Inflammation in De- and Re-generation of the CNS

Tue, 19 May 2009 09:37:00 -0500

endMS event

Saturday, June 6, 2009
8:30am - 3:30pm
Brain Research Centre Research Day on Inflammation in De- and Re-generation of the CNS

Who's invited: Faculty, staff, students, post-doctoral fellows, and medical students and residents are encouraged to attend.
Who's being featured: Local and invited speakers.
Where: Life Sciences Centre, 2350 Health Sciences Mall. Entrance is via the west doors only.
Global National: Vital Signs

Five multiple sclerosis research centres established

Thu, 14 May 2009 09:00:00 -0500

Toronto, May 14/2009 - In a move intended to significantly accelerate the pace of MS research, the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada announced the establishment of five research and training centres involving over 100 established scientists and 250 trainees.

The entities, dubbed endMS Regional Research and Training Centres (RRTC), come less than one year after the MS Society launched a major fundraising initiative to a

Mr. Lube Canada Supports the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada and MS Awareness Month through its Founder’s Day Campaign

Mon, 04 May 2009 04:35:00 -0500

May 04, 2009 – Vancouver – On Sa

Reflections on MS Awareness Month

Fri, 01 May 2009 09:00:00 -0500

Toronto, May 1, 2009 - Since the mid-1970s, the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada has observed May as MS Awareness Month. This year, May will be filled with statements about MS in the House of Co

RONA recognizes MS Awareness Month

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 09:00:00 -0500

Toronto, April 30, 2009 – In support of MS Awareness Month, customers visiting RONA stores from May 1 to 17 will have an opportunity to donate $2, $5 or $10 at the checkout to the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada.

reports on the genetic study showing the link between vitamin D and multiple sclerosis. This report features Aprile Royal, AVP clinical programs at the MS Society of Canada (audio runs 0:45).

Audio courtesy 680 News, Toronto.

CBC’s Metro Morning interviews Dr. Brenda Banwell about MS and vitamin D

Wed, 11 Feb 2009 05:09:00 -0500

On February 10/09, guest host Jane Hawtin from CBC’s Metro Morning interviewed Dr. Brenda Banwell, director of the pediatric MS program at the Hospital for Sick Children (audio runs 8:15).

You must have The Gray Gamers latest blog featuring a recent interview with MS Ambassador and endMS blogger, Mike Augustine.

If I Had - Multiple Sclerosis - Dr. Thomas John (Jock) Murray, MD, FRCP(C), OC, Dalhousie University

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 11:07:00 -0500

In this video, Dr. Thomas John (Jock) Murray, MD, FRCP(C), OC, discusses what he would do if he had multiple sclerosis.

Dr. Murray is Professor Emeritus, Medical Humanities and Professor of Neurology at Dalhousie University. Dr. Murray has previously served as Vice President of the American Academy of Neurology, President of the Canadian

Brain abnormalities may signal MS, study finds

Wed, 10 Dec 2008 02:31:00 -0500

Brain abnormalities may signal MS, study finds

Vote to end MS!

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 10:29:00 -0500

Help the MS Society of Canada win $5,000 from the Give a Better Life Foundation by voting online for the endMS television PSA.

Be sure to tell your friends and family to vote today.

The National Post – An atlas for treating MS

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 02:44:00 -0500

Check out The National Post’s opinion-editorial piece about the recently-released Atlas of MS. The article was co-authored by Yves Savoie, president and CEO, MS Society of Canada and Peer Baneke, CEO of the MS International Federation.

The article focuses in on issues arising from the recently-released Atlas of MS, a compendium of MS statistics that was put together

Atlas of MS launched

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 04:00:00 -0500

Atlas of MS launched

CBC’s Metro Morning interviews Dr. Paul O’Connor about endMS

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 02:53:00 -0500

On September 25/08, Andy Barrie from CBC’s top-rated Metro Morning interviewed Dr. Paul O’Connor, the MS Society’s national scientific and clinical advisor.

Courtesy of CBC.
cbc.ca/metromorning

$3 MILLION – ASTRAL MEDIA RAISES ITS COMMITMENT TO END MS

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 11:41:00 -0500

Integrated television, radio, outdoor and Internet campaign provides unprecedented exposure to MS Society

Montréal, Sept. 17, 2008 – Astral Media Inc. (TSX: ACM.A/ACM.B) today announced that it will donate an additional $2 million worth of advertising space to the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada. This amount is added to the original $1 million commitment made earlier this year and gives the MS Society a unique coast-to-coast platform t

endMS speeds research effort, pushes to cure multiple sclerosis

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 02:52:00 -0500

Toronto, Sept 16, 2008 - Today, the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada announced the launch of endMS, a three–year national campaign with a goal of raising $60 million to fund research activities and establish the endMS Research and Training Network. The Network is a first in the MS community and represents an immediate, dedicated investment to advance Canada’s leadership positi

Astral Media makes $1 million commitment to MS Society of Canada

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 02:50:00 -0500

Donation allows MS Society to run full scale ad campaign

Toronto, July 16, 2008 - Astral Media Inc. (TSX: ACM.A/ACM.B) and