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Your trusted source for evidence-based MS education & research insights. https://msresearchflagship.org.au

Follow for free courses, practical information, research updates and resources for people living with MS, families, carers and health professionals. 'Understanding Multiple Sclerosis (MS)' is a free online course that aims to improve understanding and awareness of MS. This course was developed by the Menzies Institute for Medical Research in partnership with MS Australia and MS Plus, and in collaboration with the Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre. Our focus is on providing up-to-date, evidence-based, MS resources. More about the course developers here: https://msresearchflagship.org.au/

23/10/2026

⏰ LIVE TODAY! Join us at Patient Community Day today, 23 Oct from 15:00-18:00 EDT (which is 24 Oct from 06:00-09:00 AEDT), where MS experts simplify the latest updates in MS research.

Hear from experts as they share the latest research and what it means for your care and treatment.

📅 23 October 2026

🕒 15:00–18:00 EDT, plus a bonus hour of Q&A for online participants

🌍 Online + Toronto, Canada

➡️ Sign up: https://www.ectrimspatientcommunity.eu/registration

Patient Community Day is an opportunity to learn about the latest research advancements directly impacting your ongoing care and treatment options.

If you can’t join live – you can still register to get access the sessions once on-demand.

22/10/2026

📢 Reminder: Just one day to go until Patient Community Day where experts will break down valuable insights in MS research LIVE in 50+ languages!

📅 23 October 2026
🕒 15:00–18:00 EDT (that's 24 October 06:00–09:00 AEDT)
🌍 Online + Toronto, Canada

👉 Register for free: https://www.ectrimspatientcommunity.eu/registration

22/10/2026

💬 “It gives us that authentic communication to see what our common factors are, but also what the differences are all over the world—and figure out how we can connect with each other and help each other.”

For Roxy Murray of MS Fashionista, one of the most powerful aspects of Patient Community Day was the chance to connect with people living with MS from across the globe.

Beyond the expert presentations and latest research updates, Patient Community Day creates space for meaningful conversations, shared experiences, and a stronger sense of community. It's a reminder that while every MS journey is different, no one has to navigate it alone.

🌍 Connect with people from around the world
🎓 Learn from leading MS, NMOSD and MOGAD experts
❓ Hear answers to real questions from the community
🗣️ Access the event in 50+ languages

Join thousands of people worldwide on 23 October (EDT) for Patient Community Day 2026.

🔗 Register today: www.ectrimspatientcommunity.eu/registration

20/10/2026

🎧 What does ageing mean for people with MS, and how do treatment decisions change with age?

In this podcast interview, neurologist and MS researcher Dr Yi Chao Foong discusses ageing with MS, including disease progression, treatment decisions, MRI changes, and ways to support health and independence as we get older.

Listen here: https://ms-perspektive.de/en/187-aging-in-ms-yi-chao-foong/

Want to learn more? Enrol in our free Ageing Well with MS online course: https://ms.mooc.utas.edu.au/i/ageingu

09/10/2026

"I've learned how to build resilience and the importance of being proactive."

This World Mental Health Day, we're sharing feedback from a participant in our free Mental Health and MS course.

The course explores mental health, anxiety, depression and multiple sclerosis, with practical strategies to support wellbeing and resilience.

Enrol anytime: https://ms.mooc.utas.edu.au/i/mhmeta

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Lived experiences heard: real voices, real change

08/10/2026

Patient Community Day 2026 is almost here.

Join a global community coming together to better understand the latest research in MS, NMOSD, and MOGAD—and what it means for daily life.

📅 23 October 2026

🕒 15:00–18:00 EDT, plus a bonus hour of Q&A for online participants

🌍 Online + Toronto, Canada

Free to attend and open worldwide with live translation in 50+ languages.

👉 Register today: https://www.ectrimspatientcommunity.eu/registration

Can’t join live? No problem – register anyway to get access to on-demand replays once available.

European Committee for Treatment & Research in Multiple Sclerosis

08/10/2026

"I now can differentiate ageing symptoms from MS symptoms more clearly."

Some changes are part of ageing. Others may be related to multiple sclerosis.

Our free Ageing Well with MS course explores the similarities and differences between typical symptoms of ageing and MS, with practical information to help people plan ahead and age well.

Enrol anytime: https://ms.mooc.utas.edu.au/i/ageingmeta

06/10/2026

"I learnt more about DMTs and why to switch or stop them."

When might a treatment need to change? Our free online course explores starting, switching and stopping disease modifying therapies, with practical information and lived experience perspectives.

Enrol anytime: https://ms.mooc.utas.edu.au/i/dmtmeta

05/10/2026

"This course gave me an insight into how to engage support, and not be afraid to accept help."

Support can make a real difference when living with MS.

Our free Mental Health and MS course explores the connection between mental health and multiple sclerosis, with practical, evidence-based information and lived experience perspectives.

Enrol anytime: https://ms.mooc.utas.edu.au/i/mhmeta

01/10/2026

"It gave me a more hopeful and practical outlook on ageing with MS."

On International Day of Older Persons, we're sharing feedback from a participant in our free Ageing Well with MS course.

The course explores healthy ageing, future planning, and practical strategies to support wellbeing and independence for people living with multiple sclerosis.

Enrol anytime: https://ms.mooc.utas.edu.au/i/ageingmeta

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