The Multiple Sclerosis Association of America, or MSAA, provides programs and resources designed to improve the lives of people affected by MS. Whether it's financial assistance for an MRI exam, a new computer, mobility equipment, or even a cooling vest, the MSAA can help. My guest today is Gina Murdoch, the President and CEO of the MSAA, and we're talking about the organization's almost 50-year history, their shared management philosophy of living with MS, and we're taking a deeper dive into into some of their remarkable programs.

We're also talking about the Progressive MS Alliance Scientific Steering Committee Meeting that begins tomorrow in Copenhagen, Denmark. You'll hear about the Patient 360 meeting that EMD Serono hosted last week in Washington, D.C., and I'll tell you why that meeting was so special to me.

We're talking about the just announced $100,000 research grant to investigate the challenges faced by people of color who are living with MS and their caregivers. You'll learn about the special search engine that matches MS patients with financial support for disease-modifying therapy.

We'll tell you about 2 new programs from Can-Do MS, focused on young adults who are living with MS and people who are living with secondary progressive MS. And you'll find out how you can be my special guest on the 100th episode of RealTalk MS.

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

Progressive MS Alliance Scientific Steering Committee Meeting in Copenhagen :22

EMD Serono Hosts Patient 360 Meeting 2:27

Accelerated Cure Project & Us Against Alzheimer's Receive $100,000 Grant to Study Challenges Faced by People of Color Living with MS & Alzheimer's Disease 6:07

MAT Can Connect You to Financial Support for Disease-Modifying Therapy 7:53

Can-Do MS Announces Programs for Young Adults Living with MS and People Living with Secondary Progressive MS 9:58

Finalists Announced for Lyfebulb-Celgene Addressing Unmet Needs in MS: Innovation Challenge 12:22

My Interview with MSAA's Gina Murdoch 16:13

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LINKS

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International Progressive MS Alliance

Multiple Sclerosis Association of America

MAT (Medicine Assistance Tool)

Can-Do MS Young Adults Take Charge Program

Can-Do MS Secondary Progressive MS Webinar Series

Celgene Lyfebulb MS Innovation Challenge

Be My Guest on RealTalk MS Episode #100

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RealTalk MS Episode 90 Hosted By: Jon Strum Guest: Gina Murdoch

Tags: MS, MultipleSclerosis, MSResearch, ProgressiveMS, CanDoMS, MSAA, EMDSerono, Celgene, Lyfebulb, Caregiving, RealTalkMS