This publication provides an overview of multiple sclerosis (MS) and its symptoms, information about treatments, and the programs and services available from MSAA. The reprinting of this publication was made […]
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MSAA Expands National Reach of Research Initiative to More than 1,000 Participants Across 20 Locations
The Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA) is proud to announce the expansion and important milestone of the Multiple Sclerosis Implementation Network (MSIN), enrolling more than 1,000 participants across 20 sites nationwide. MSIN is a patient-driven collaboration that connects MS care centers throughout the United States. By sharing data and insights, participating centers can learn from each other to enhance care and improve outcomes for people living with multiple sclerosis.
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Episode 23: Rebuilding the Continuum of MS Care
The Multiple Sclerosis Association of America is pleased to present our podcast episode “Rebuilding the Continuum of MS Care.” Hosted by Kimberlee Baugh, Manager of Health Education and Equity at MSAA, this episode addresses how understanding the barriers to MS care in one state in the country, Arizona, reflects the national landscape of anyone impacted by multiple sclerosis. Our guests are Barry Hendin, MD – an MS specialist and MSAA’s Chief Medical Officer – and Tina Brown, a patient advocate living with MS. During this episode, our host and guests discuss recognizing the importance of early diagnosis, share practical solutions to common barriers in MS care, and explore ways stakeholders can work together to improve outcomes for people affected by MS.
Read News ArticleWhat’s New in MS Research – May 2026
Multiple sclerosis was front and center when neurologists from across the country and around the world convened in Chicago in April for the annual meeting of the American Academy of Neurology (AAN).
Researchers presented the results of more than 190 MS-focused studies during the meeting. They shared key data on investigational and approved disease-modifying therapies, factors that affect the course of MS, the impact of co-existing health conditions and the medications used to treat them, and approaches to symptom management. And, of course, no medical meeting these days is complete without reports on how artificial intelligence, or AI, is reshaping care.
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Resilient Voices: Practical Voice Techniques for MS Care
Featuring Gloriana Cruz Rivera, ClinScD, CCC-SLP Living with MS can sometimes change how your voice feels and sounds. In this recorded webinar, voice expert Dr. Gloriana Cruz Rivera presents a […]
Read News ArticleMultiple Sclerosis Association of America Appoints New President & CEO
The Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA) is extremely proud to announce the appointment of Amanda Montague, EdM to the position of President and CEO. For more than 20 years, Ms. Montague has been a dynamic leader at MSAA, playing a vital role within the organization’s senior management team for much of that time.
Read News ArticleNewly Diagnosed with MS: Your Early Steps Checklist
Designed for the newly diagnosed MS community, this checklist offers step‑by‑step guidance, emotional support, and trusted resources to help you feel organized and empowered from the start. This resource was […]
Read News ArticleThe Multiple Sclerosis Association of America Hosts 12th Improving Lives Benefit in Support of the MS Community
The Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA) is proud to announce our 12th Improving Lives Benefit, in support of the multiple sclerosis community, on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at 6:00 PM ET at The Switch House in Philadelphia, PA.
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