MS Ireland Past Research Projects
Research projects funded by MS Ireland 1990 - 2003
Researcher: Dr. Michael Hutchinson, 1990
Duration: One year project
Project: Neuropsychological Correlates of Chronic Pain in Multiple Sclerosis
Contact: Dr. Michael Hutchinson, Consultant Neurologist, St Vincents Hospital
Researcher: Prof. C. Feighery and Dr. M. Hutchinson, 1991
Duration: One year project
Project: The Role of Activated T cells in Multiple Sclerosis
Contact: Dr. Michael Hutchinson, Consultant Neurologist, St Vincents Hospital
Researcher: Hutchinson and Hutchinson, 1991-1994
Duration: Three year project
Project: A Prospective Study of Cognitive Function, Mood Disorder and Disability in a Population of Early Diagnosed Multiple Sclerosis Patients
Contact: Dr. Michael Hutchinson, Consultant Neurologist, St Vincents Hospital
Researcher: Prof. Gregory J. Atkins Ph.D, 1990 – 1993
Duration: Three year project
Project: Molecular Analysis of the Mechanism of Virus-Induced Demyelination and its Relevance to the Pathogenesis of Multiple Sclerosis
Contact: Prof. G. Atkins, Dept of Microbiology, Moyne Institute, Trinity College, Dublin
Researcher: Dr. Michael Hutchinson, 1993 – 1995
Duration: Two year project
Project: A European Multicentre Prospective Study of the Effects of Pregnancy and the Puerperium in Multiple Sclerosis
Contact: Dr Michael Hutchinson, Consultant Neurologist, St Vincents Hospital
Researcher: Prof. G. J. Atkins & Prof. B. J. Sheahan, 1993 – 1996
Duration: Three year project
Project: The Mechanism of Induction of Anti-Myelin Autoimmunity by Viruses and its Relevance to Multiple Sclerosis
Contact: Prof. G. Atkins, Dept of Microbiology, Moyne Institute, Trinity College, Dublin
Researcher: Dr. K.W. McDermott, 1993 – 1996
Duration: Three year project
Project: An Analysis of Glial Cell Lineage and Plasticity using Retroviral Lineage Tracing and Transplantation Techniques
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Researcher: Prof. G. J. Atkins & Prof. B. J. Sheahan, 1996 - 1999
Duration: Three year project
Project: Analysis of the Mechanism of Virus-Induced Oligodendrocyte Cell Death
Contact: Prof. G. J. Atkins, Dept of Microbiology, Moyne Institute, Trinity College
Researcher: Aidan Larkin, September 1999
Duration: One year project
Project: Focus for MS: A Survey of the Utilisation and Perceptions of Health and Community Services by People with Multiple Sclerosis in the W.H.B Region
Contact: Aidan Larkin, Western Regional Office
Researcher: Dr. A. D. Crockard & Dr S. A. Hawkins, 1999
Duration: One year project
Project: Investigation of the Co stimulatory Requirements of Myelin-Reactive T Cells in Multiple Sclerosis
Contact: Dr. Stanley Hawkins, Consultant Neurologist, Institute of Clinical Science, Royal Victoria Hospital, Grosvenor Rd, Belfast BT12
Researcher: Dr. G. K. Dean, 1999
Duration: One year project
Project: Multiple Sclerosis in Malta
Contact: Dr. Dean, P.O Box 1854, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4
Researcher: Prof. G. J. Atkins, Prof B. J. Sheahan, & Dr. M. M. Morris-Downes, 1999/2000
Duration: Four year project to 2004
Project: Transient Virus Infections in the Etiology of Multiple Sclerosis
Contact: Prof. Atkins, , Dept of Microbiology, Moyne Institute, Trinity College, Dublin
Researcher: Dr. V. Uhlman & Dr. J. J. O'Leary, 1999
Duration: Three year project to 2002
Project: Elucidating the Role of 1111V6 and MV8 in Multiple Sclerosis and Identifying Novel Genes in MS Pathogenesis
Contact: Prof. John J. O’Leary, Director of Pathology, Coombe Hospital, Dolphins Barn, Dublin
Sylvia Lawry Centre, 2003
Participation in the project to establish the world’s largest database of MS patient information for statistical analysis of the disease, with the support of the Multiple Sclerosis International Federation (MSIF).
Contact: Sylvia Lawry Centre for MS Research, Hohenlindenerstr 1, D-81677 Munich, Germany
Researcher: Dr. Vandenbroeck/Hawkins/Hutchinson, combined project with Drs. Graham / Hawkins/Hutchinson, 2003
Duration: Three Year project
Project: Fine Mapping and Assessment of Candidate Genes for 20 loci for MS Susceptibility
Contact: Dr. Stanley Hawkins, Consultant Neurologist, Institute of Clinical Science, Royal Victoria Hospital, Grosvenor Rd, Belfast BT12
Researcher: Dr. Kirk/McQuaid/McConnell, 2003
Duration: Two year project
Project: Further Studies on the Molecular and Cellular Basis of Blood – Brain Barrier Injury in MS
Contact: Dr. John Kirk, Lecturer in Neuropathology, Queens University, Grosvenor Rd, Belfast BT12 6BL
Researcher: Dr. G.K. Dean, 2003
Duration: One year project
Project: Continuation of MS in Malta Study
For further information please contact:
Taragh Donohoe - MS Ireland, 80 Northumberland Road, Dublin 4
Direct Dial: 00353 1 678 1610
Email: Taragh Donohoe
