Spotlight webinar on MS and ethnicity

In the UK, more than 150,000 people live with MS. Each one of their journeys is unique. People are diagnosed at different ages, experience different symptoms, respond differently to treatments, and face different challenges. The reason for these differences starts with the condition itself. The biology of MS is complex, unpredictable, and varies from person to person. But the biology of the condition doesn’t act alone. This webinar spotlights some of the specific research exploring MS in minoritised ethnic groups to understand if ethnicity plays a role.

• Dr Ben Jacobs will share information from the ADAMS study, which looks at the genes of people with MS from non-European ancestries, so that we can get a better understanding of MS risk factors.
• Patients from minority ethnic backgrounds are currently under-represented in clinical research and patient public involvement (PPI) activities. Their experience of living with MS is little researched. Dr Sharifa Battashi will share information about a project to explore the current patient experience of MS care from people from minoritised groups.

What will I need to take part?

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Can I ask questions?

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What should I do if I can no longer attend?

Don't worry if you can't make it on the night. If you've registered, you'll get a recording of the webinar to watch in your own time.

Further information

We run at least one monthly information webinar covering a range of topics as part of the Living Well programme . You can also find more information on our website, or please contact our Helpline

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