The American Academy of Neurology’s (AAN’s) 67th Annual Meeting took place in Washington, DC April 18th-25th. The AAN is an association of more than 27,000 neurologists and neuroscience professionals dedicated to advancing the care of individuals with neurologic disease. Every year, these professionals gather to hear the latest findings in research and treatments for neurological conditions, including multiple sclerosis (MS). To follow are some important highlights.

The Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA) is pleased to announce that James M. Anderson, Esquire, has been elected as the Chairman of their Board of Directors. Mr. Anderson is an attorney in Mississippi and the Managing Member of Anderson Crawley & Burke, pllc, a law firm headquartered in the Jackson, Mississippi area. He also maintains a second residence in Austin, Texas.

For the more than 400,000 Americans living with multiple sclerosis (MS), the support and resources available from organizations such as the Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA) are crucial to improving quality of life. Swim for MS – an ongoing national fundraiser – helps MSAA provide much-needed vital services and support for the MS community.

The Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA) is pleased to offer the latest MS Research Update, available as both a printed and online publication at mymsaa.org. This vital resource provides new information on the research findings of the FDA-approved disease-modifying therapies for relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS), as well as the latest study results on many experimental treatments currently under investigation. Directions for future research are also presented.