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Multiple Sclerosis

Approximately 400,000 Americans acknowledge having MS, and every week about 200 people are diagnosed. Worldwide, MS may affect 2.5 million individuals. MS affects women at almost twice the rate of men.

Source: The MS Association of America

Opportunities

MS has been an example of a “success story” for neurological disease research. Until recently considered untreatable, now there are more than five drugs approved by the FDA to slow disease progression and improve symptoms. However, these drugs do not cure the disease and more research is badly needed.