From our CEO
28 January 2026
CEO Rohan Greenland says to hold on to your hats, because 2026 is going to be another big year for the MS community, not only here in Australia, but across the world.
CEO Rohan Greenland says to hold on to your hats, because 2026 is going to be another big year for the MS community, not only here in Australia, but across the world.
The phase 3 clinical trial of tolebrutinib did not delay disability progression in people with primary progressive MS, and it has not been approved in the USA for non-relapsing secondary progressive MS.
The Federal Government announced on 8 Jan 2026 that ublituximab (Briumvi®) has been listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) for adults with relapsing remitting MS.
ANZgene researchers analysed genetic data from thousands of people with and without MS to see if rare changes in other disease genes affect MS risk or severity.
Freemasons Tasmania generously provided funding for two Tasmanians with MS to attend our recent MS Research Conference. Recipients Carla and Rowena shared their unique perspectives of the conference with us.
Artist, advocate and content creator Deanna Renee uses creativity and humour to make MS feel less lonely and has become a recognised voice in the global MS community.
Brisbane’s Miles family has been awarded MS Australia’s prestigious 2025 John Studdy Award, recognising more than a decade of outstanding, selfless service to the MS community across Queensland.
Tasmanian neurologist and MS researcher Professor Bruce Taylor has been named co-recipient of MS Australia’s 2025 MS Research Award, recognising more than 25 years of leadership in advancing multiple sclerosis (MS) research and improving outcomes for people living with the condition.
Melbourne neurologist and global MS researcher Professor Helmut Butzkueven has been named co-recipient of MS Australia’s 2025 MS Research Award, recognising more than two decades of leadership in improving care and advancing understanding of multiple sclerosis (MS).