Research

Applications are now open for the 2026 Rachel Horne Prize for Women's Research in MS, an international award recognising outstanding women leading research in multiple sclerosis (MS).

Researchers at University College Cork are inviting people to take part in a study exploring patients’ experiences of medication-related care in hospital outpatient clinics. The study aims to understand how discussions about medicines take place during outpatient visits and how these services can be improved to better support patients.

The All Ireland Multiple Sclerosis Research Network (AIMS-RN) has announced a call for abstracts for its upcoming Research Symposium, taking place on 26 June 2026 at Queen’s University Belfast.

Postmenopausal women with MS quality of life study conducted by Dr Orna O’Toole. This research looks at how Multiple Sclerosis affects quality of life after menopause and whether hormone therapy can make a difference.

The AIMS-RN Symposium, held at Maynooth University on 6 June 2025, brought together researchers from across the island of Ireland to showcase high-quality multiple sclerosis (MS) research.

A recently published study in the Journal of Health Psychology, written by Joan Alaboson from Maynooth University, has highlighted the significant role that social support, loneliness and peer connection play in the wellbeing of people living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) in Ireland.

Minister for Mental Health Mary Butler has announced a €3 million investment in mental health research, including funding for the PROMISE Project supporting people with multiple sclerosis in Ireland.

The Dean Medal Travel Bursary is to encourage the understanding of MS among young researchers, in memory of Geoffrey Dean, MD (1918 – 2009)

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If you have received MS rehabilitation care in Ireland within the past 12 months, MS Ireland and Royal College of Surgeons (RCSI) would love to hear from you. Please take a few minutes to share your experience by completing this short survey. 

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MS Ireland are partnering with the University of Limerick Physical Activity for Health research centre on a study of physical activity. This online survey is part of a large, multinational survey coordinated by a group of MS researchers (including our own Prof Susan Coote) in the Rehabilitation in MS Special Interest Group for Mobility. The survey will be completed by people with MS in 17 countries.