ECTRIMS Patient Community Day: why researchers need people with MS to get involved

the text ECTRIMS and MS research and the 4 guests from the podcast

28 October 2025

In this episode we explore the biggest breakthroughs from ECTRIMS 2025, the world’s largest MS research conference. We look into new treatment insights, the push for inclusive research, and how people with MS can shape the future of care.

Featuring Brett Drummond from MS translate, Natalie Busari from The Nerve of My MS, Dr. Claire Winchester research and engagement, at MS Trust , and Lucy Taylor our MS Trust CEO

Episode notes

ECTRIMS 2025 news round-up - news from the MS Trust
Criteria used to diagnose MS updated - news from the MS Trust
ECTRIMS patient Community - video recordings from the day
MS and Cognition - info from MS Trust
Diet and MS - info from MS Trust
Leave a gift in your will - info from MS Trust
MS Trust new strategy - info from MS Trust

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