Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a chronic inflammatory disease of the central nervous system, in which nerve fibres in the brain and spinal cord are damaged, disrupting the flow of information in the brain and between the brain and body.

Over 23,000 people in Australia are affected by MS, which is most often diagnosed in early adulthood and can therefore dramatically impact the social and economic participation of people affected. This gives great urgency to understanding more about the cause, care and possible cure of the disease.