National Multiple Sclerosis Society

Harvard Professor Francisco Quintana Wins 2019 Barancik Prize for Innovation in MS Research

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Tuesday, January 28, 2020
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NEW YORK, Jan. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Francisco J. Quintana, Ph.D., a leading multiple sclerosis researcher at the Ann Romney Center for Neurologic Diseases at Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, is the winner of the 2019 Barancik Prize for Innovation in MS Research.

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  • NEW YORK, Jan. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Francisco J. Quintana, Ph.D., a leading multiple sclerosis researcher at the Ann Romney Center for Neurologic Diseases at Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, is the winner of the 2019 Barancik Prize for Innovation in MS Research.
  • "I am deeply honored to be selected for the Barancik Prize, and thank the Award Committee for recognizing our work," said Quintana.
  • The international prize is administered through the National MS Society and made possible by the generosity of the Charles and Margery Barancik Foundation.
  • The National MS Society, founded in 1946, funds cutting-edge research, drives change through advocacy, and provides programs and services to help people affected by MS live their best lives.

National MS Society Commits $14.6 Million to 43 New Research Projects to Support Breakthroughs for Multiple Sclerosis

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Wednesday, October 16, 2019
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NEW YORK, Oct. 16, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Projects include new strategies to treat progressive MS, the role of diet and gut bacteria, and novel approaches to repair myelin

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 16, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Projects include new strategies to treat progressive MS, the role of diet and gut bacteria, and novel approaches to repair myelin
    The National MS Society has just committed $14.6 million to support 43 new MS research projects as part of a comprehensive approach to accelerate breakthroughs to stop multiple sclerosis, restore lost function, and end the disease forever.
  • Download a summary of the new research projects
    "The Society continues to make strategic research investments to address research priorities that will accelerate breakthroughs and build pathways to cures for MS," noted Bruce Bebo, PhD, National MS Society's Executive Vice President, Research.
  • "This is an exciting and important time in MS research," said Cyndi Zagieboylo, the Society's President and CEO.
  • The National MS Society, founded in 1946, funds cutting-edge research, drives change through advocacy, and provides programs and services to help people affected by MS live their best lives.

iHealthHome Teams with National MS Society to Improve Services to Individuals Living with Multiple Sclerosis

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Tuesday, July 23, 2019
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"The National MS Society is a leader in coordinated care as a national standard and we are privileged to be a part of their innovative program to close the gaps in care for those with MS."

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  • "The National MS Society is a leader in coordinated care as a national standard and we are privileged to be a part of their innovative program to close the gaps in care for those with MS."
    An implementation team comprised of iHH leadership and National MS Society case management specialists is currently working to customize the tool for the unique work of the National MS Society.
  • A recent study led by the National MS Society estimates that nearly 1 million people are living with MS in the United States; twice as many than previously thought.
  • The Society mobilizes people and resources so that everyone affected by multiple sclerosis can live their best lives as we stop MS in its tracks, restore what has been lost and end MS forever.
  • Last year, the Society invested $35 million in MS research with more than 340 active projects around the world.

University of California Scientist Wins Barancik Prize for Innovation in MS Research

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Monday, January 14, 2019
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NEW YORK, Jan. 14, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Katerina Akassoglou, Ph.D., a leading researcher at the Gladstone Institutes and the Department of Neurology at the University of California, San Francisco, is the winner of the 2018 Barancik Prize for Innovation in MS Research.

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  • NEW YORK, Jan. 14, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Katerina Akassoglou, Ph.D., a leading researcher at the Gladstone Institutes and the Department of Neurology at the University of California, San Francisco, is the winner of the 2018 Barancik Prize for Innovation in MS Research.
  • "I'm humbled and deeply honored to win the Barancik Prize and truly grateful to the committee for recognizing the innovation and translational potential of our work," said Akassoglou.
  • The Barancik Prize seeks to recognize and encourage exceptional innovation and originality in scientific research relevant to multiple sclerosis, with emphasis on impact and potential of the research to lead to pathways for the treatment and cure for MS, and scientific accomplishments that merit recognition as a future leader in MS research.
  • The international prize is made possible by the generosity of the Charles and Margery Barancik Foundation, and is administered through the National MS Society.

Accelerated Cure Project Announces Collaboration with National Multiple Sclerosis Society

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Thursday, November 15, 2018
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WALTHAM, Mass., Nov. 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Accelerated Cure Project (ACP) for Multiple Sclerosis (MS) today announced a collaboration with the National Multiple Sclerosis Society (Society) to speed the pace of research for cures and treatments for MS.

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  • WALTHAM, Mass., Nov. 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Accelerated Cure Project (ACP) for Multiple Sclerosis (MS) today announced a collaboration with the National Multiple Sclerosis Society (Society) to speed the pace of research for cures and treatments for MS.
  • The Society will provide financial and in-kind support including promoting and recruiting for iConquerMS research opportunities and sharing questions and topics for research among Society support groups and membership.
  • "We look forward to collaborating further with Accelerated Cure Project and all that we can achieve together in supporting and advancing people-powered research in MS."
    "The National Multiple Sclerosis Society serves a powerful community of people with MS, their care partners, loved ones, family and friends, as well as leading clinicians and researchers across the country," said Robert McBurney, Ph.D., President and CEO of the Accelerated Cure Project for MS and Co-Principal Investigator for iConquerMS.
  • The major programs of Accelerated Cure Project are the ACP Repository and the iConquerMS People-Powered Research Network.

Farrin Attorney Chris Bagley Bikes 150 Miles to Support MS Research and Treatment

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Thursday, October 25, 2018
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DURHAM, N.C., Oct. 25, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- James Scott Farrin attorney Chris Bagley recently participated in the Bike MS: Historic New Bern Ride, which supports the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

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  • DURHAM, N.C., Oct. 25, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- James Scott Farrin attorney Chris Bagley recently participated in the Bike MS: Historic New Bern Ride, which supports the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
  • Bagley is a leader of the team and rode more than 150 miles over the weekend of September 89.
  • Bagley said, "The National Multiple Sclerosis Society is a fantastic organization, and Bike MS is my favorite charity ride every year.
  • The funds raised by the New Bern event go predominantly toward treatment and support for MS patients in North Carolina and research into MS, much of which is conducted in Research Triangle Park."

National MS Society Commits $12 Million to 40 New Research Projects to Stop Multiple Sclerosis, Restore Function and End MS Forever

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Wednesday, October 3, 2018
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NEW YORK, Oct. 3, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Multiple Sclerosis Society has just committed $12 million to support 40 new multi-year MS research projects.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 3, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Multiple Sclerosis Society has just committed $12 million to support 40 new multi-year MS research projects.
  • These are part of a comprehensive approach to accelerate research breakthroughs aimed at stopping MS, restoring lost function, and ending the disease forever.
  • To date, the Society has committed more than $1 billion in research funding.
  • For more information about multiple sclerosis and the National MS Society go to nationalMSsociety.org or call 800-344-4867.

Perspecta Awarded $75 Million Contract from Department of Homeland Security to Manage Network Operations Center for U.S. Customs and Border Protection

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Thursday, September 20, 2018
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CHANTILLY, Va., Sept. 20, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Perspecta Inc. (NYSE: PRSP), a leading U.S. government services provider, announced today that it was awarded the Network Management Support Service for the Network Operations Center (NMSS-NOC) contract from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

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  • CHANTILLY, Va., Sept. 20, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Perspecta Inc. (NYSE: PRSP), a leading U.S. government services provider, announced today that it was awarded the Network Management Support Service for the Network Operations Center (NMSS-NOC) contract from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
  • The NMSS-NOC program is the focal point for network troubleshooting, performance monitoring and coordination with affiliated networks for CBP's IT environment.
  • Under the contract, Perspecta will ensure the NOC is supported and running 24 hours a day, seven days a week and 365 days a year.
  • "This award harnesses our long-standing and multi-faceted relationship with DHS," said Mac Curtis, president and CEO of Perspecta.