Myelin and Multiple Sclerosis
Myelin is the insulation that coats the nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. Multiple sclerosis damages myelin, causing a range of symptoms from paralysis to cognitive disorders. Finding a way to repair damaged myelin has the potential to stop MS in its tracks.
The Myelin Repair Foundation is the largest research organization focused exclusively on developing myelin repair treatments for those living with MS.
Recently diagnosed with MS? Find out about our promising research and five years of progress.
Find out more:
- Myelin repair as a treatment option.
- Why our research is accelerating discovery.
- Read our Where are the cures? brochure to learn more about the challenges facing medical research and drug development
- Read our Promises Made, Promises Kept (PDF) on our progress from 2004-2009 and our goals for the next 5 years.
Proven Methods, Stunning Results
The Myelin Repair Foundation Accelerated Research Collaboration™ (ARC™) model is a radical new research process designed to speed academic discoveries into commercially viable therapeutic targets and patient treatments.
To date, we are the only organization involved in the entire process of bringing patient treatments to market.
President’s
Update:
This month the Myelin Repair Foundation is gearing up for our 6th Annual Research Plan Review Meeting. By reviewing and revising our research plan each year, we can ensure that each project or experiment we fund continues to drive us toward getting a myelin repair treatment to market.
We are also excited to share with you a recent addition to our management team.
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Latest News:The MRF’s Research Demonstrates That Remyelination Possible. Read about our latest scientific findings (PDF)
“I believe the most striking accomplishment has been the success of the model. The thought that one could get several excellent basic scientists to work in a united effort with a clinical target in mind is really impressive... Not only has the group worked together, but there are now products of this effort. Very impressive!"
HENRY F. MCFARLAND, M.D., NATIONAL institute of neurological disorders and stroke (retired)
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Expanded MRF Advisory Boards
Last month the MRF named five new members of its senior advisory groups. “If you look at the combined scientific and industry horsepower on our staff and advisory boards, you’d see an organization that looks more like a biotech than a typical non-profit research foundation,” says MRF President Scott Johnson. Read more at Myelin Repair Foundation
blog.
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