May 1st: AIMS-RN/MS Ieland/IRC Research Symposium in TCD.
Please click here to download the Speaker schedule and other details for the event.
May 1st: AIMS-RN/MS Ireland/IRC Research Symposium TCD
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RCSI MyHealth – Living Well with MS – Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
The RCSI MyHealth Series is for people who want to learn more about common illnesses and health-related topics, and how we can improve out personal health and well-being. During this discussion on Living well with MS, the panel will address the clinical aspects of MS, the experience of living with MS, as well as explore the research and treatments available for MS patients.
Panelists include:
- Dr Lisa Costelloe, Consultant Neurologist at Beaumont Hospital
- Dr Claire McCoy, Senior Lecturer in Immunology at the School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences, RCSI
- Ms Grace Winters, EMEA Finance Director and MS patient
The discussion will be chaired by Professor Steve Kerrigan, Deputy Head of School (Research), School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences
You can register here.
RCSI MyHealth – Living Well with MS – Royal College of Surgeons in IrelandMultiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune condition of the central nervous system that affects approximately 9,000 people in Ireland. During this discussion, the panel will address the clinical aspects of MS, the experience of living with MS, as well as explore the research and treatments available for MS patients.
A link to the discussion will be shared on the morning of the 24 May to watch back at any stage.
MS Masterclass Research Symposium and Public Information Evening
The Northern Ireland Multiple Sclerosis Research Network are holding an ‘MS Masterclass’ Virtual Research Symposium, on Tuesday 15th June 2021. This event will have both scientific and clinical research content.
There will also be a virtual public information evening on Tuesday 15th June at 6pm.
These events are open to anyone with an interest in Multiple Sclerosis research and affected by MS. Both events are free to attend but require registration.
Please register at:
https://conferencevirtually.co.uk/multiple-sclerosis-virtual-masterclass-2021/
For further information
http://www.qub.ac.uk/sites/NIMSRN
msmasterclass@qub.ac.uk
Poster Session/short invited talk – submit abstracts by 4th June 2021
Guest speakers include:
Dr Roberta Magliozzi – Assistant Professor, Department of Neurological and Movement Sciences, University of Verona, Italy.
Prof Sandra Amor – Head of Multiple Sclerosis Research, Dept of Pathology, Amsterdam University
Dr Martin Duddy – Consultant Neurologist and Clinical Director for Neurosciences, Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals
Dr Ruth Dobson – Clinical Senior Lecturer, Wolfson Institute of Preventive Medicine, Queen Mary University of London
Dr Imre Lengyel – Senior Lecturer, Wellcome-Wolfson Institute for Experimental Medicine, Queen’s University Belfast
Prof Basil Sharrack – Consultant Neurologist, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Honorary Professor of Clinical Neurology, University of Sheffield.
Prof Catherine Lubetzki – Professor of Neurology, Sorbonne University and Salpêtrière
Supported by:
Guarantors of Brain,
Wellcome Trust
Queen’s University Belfast
Northern Ireland HSC Research and Development Office
AIMS-RN Summer Studentship Awardees
PEARSE HILLIS
I’m Pearse, a 2nd year science student from Belfast currently studying for a BSc in Human Biology at Queen’s University Belfast. I am eager to learn about and engage with challenging, novel research and to work as part of a dedicated team of scientists.
I am delighted to have been successful in my application for this studentship, MS is a devastating disease that affects many people in Ireland and across the globe, including members of my own family. The AIMS-RN summer studentship is an amazing opportunity to be able to work collaboratively with a team of talented researchers who are focused on limiting MS progression through the use of innovative scientific methods.
NIAMH WALSH
My name is Niamh Walsh and I am currently in the third year of my undergraduate course studying Human Health and Disease in Trinity College, Dublin. So far, my studies have given me the opportunity to engage in a wide range of biomedical sciences and this has led me to acquire a specific interest in Neurology and Immunology.
I am delighted to have been awarded a summer studentship by the incredible team behind the AIMS research network. The mission of unifying and supporting MS researchers across the island of Ireland is inspirational and I am grateful to have been accepted to be a part of it. I aspire to become involved in the advances that have taken place in MS research within the last few years and I am hopeful that I will pursue a career in this area in the future.
CLAIRE DOURIEU
I have just completed my final year of studies in Biomedical Science, specialising in Anatomy in NUI Galway.
My motivation to apply for this studentship stems from my long-established interest in neurodegenerative and inflammatory conditions, as such making Multiple Sclerosis research the ideal intersection between the two disciplines. My dedicated interest in MS specifically, stems from my previous studies of demyelinating disorders which have enhanced my understanding and intrigue, as well as my personal relations to sufferers of this disorder which have played a pivotal role in my reason for application to the AIMS-RN studentship.
I look forward to working with like-minded individuals this summer and am excited to have the opportunity to work with experts in this area of research.
MELODY CUI SUN
Hello, my name is Melody and I’m an aspiring MS research scientist! I recently graduated from an undergraduate degree in Human Health & Disease and soon I will be commencing a PhD in MS this September.
I applied for this studentship because I wanted to gain as much experience as possible before commencing my PhD. I am very excited to tackle the challenges of my project to gain much valuable insight! I find MS research to be very intriguing, and I am looking forward to delving into this field.
AIMS-RN Summer Studentship programme 2022
AIMS-RN Summer Studentship programme 2022 is now open for applications.
Deadline: 28th Feb.
Apply here: https://aims-rn.org/vacancies/.
NI MS Research Network committee wins the Vice-Chancellor’s Research Culture Prize
Congratulations to Northern Ireland MS Research Network committee who recently won the Vice-Chancellor’s Research Culture Prize at Queen’s University Belfast. This prize is awarded to a team/individual ‘that has made an outstanding contribution towards a more supportive, inclusive and collaborative research culture’. The committee of NIMSRN are all members of AIMS-RN.
The announcement of the Research Culture Prize can be viewed on the following link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ai7_S7i3jMk&feature=youtu.be