Now that Harvard researchers have presented compelling evidence that MS is triggered by the Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV), what does it mean in terms of ending MS in the world? What does it mean for people already living with MS? And how will this announcement impact MS research?

Joining me to unpack the details and implications of this research breakthrough is the Executive Vice-President of Research for the National MS Society, Dr. Bruce Bebo.

We're also talking about new research from Stanford University that shows how EBV triggers MS. 

We'll share the results of a study that shows cognitive dysfunction can increase the risk of death for people living with MS.

We'll give you the details of the $600,000 grant that was awarded to develop a behavioral therapy intervention designed to improve the quality of life for people living with MS.

And if you'd like to be able to say, "I helped develop a cure for MS," we'll tell you how.

We have a lot to talk about! Are you ready for RealTalk MS??!

A Stanford research team discovers how EBV triggers MS  1:18

A biotech company announces they will develop a therapy to kill EBV-inifected cells in people living with MS  4:03

Study shows cognitive dysfunction increases risk of death for people living with MS  5:34

$600,000 awarded to develop a behavioral therapy intervention that will improve quality of life for people living with MS  8:44

Now is the perfect time for you to get involved with iConquer MS  10:58

Dr. Bruce Bebo discusses the implications and next steps following the presentation of evidence showing EBV triggers MS   13:04

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National MS Society COVID-19 Vaccine Guidance for People Living with MS https://www.nationalmssociety.org/coronavirus-covid-19-information/multiple-sclerosis-and-coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine-guidance

National MS Society Third COVID-19 Vaccine Dose Guidance for People Living with MS https://www.nationalmssociety.org/About-the-Society/News/Additional-COVID-19-Vaccine-Dose-(Booster)-and-MS

STUDY: Clonally Expanded B Cells in Multiple Sclerosis Bind EBV EBNA1 and GlialCAM https://nature.com/articles/s41586-022-04432-7

STUDY: Cognitive Dysfunction and Mortality in Multiple Sclerosis: Long-Term Retrospective Review https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/13524585211066598

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RealTalk MS Episode 231 Guests: Dr. Bruce Bebo

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