Research Night on Gender and Multiple Sclerosis Scheduled for May 15
Raleigh, NC, May 01, 2008 --(PR.com)-- The Eastern North Carolina Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society will host the Tenth Annual MS Research Night on Thursday, May 15 at the Marriott Raleigh Crabtree Valley. This year’s speaker, Dr. Caroline Whitacre, will be discussing the effects of gender on MS, specifically addressing the impact of hormonal changes. She will present pieces of her latest research on pregnancy and MS, as well as information on the recent estriol trial in MS.
Approximately twice as many women as men are affected by MS, and the clinical course of the disease can differ depending on gender. Over the past 10 years there has been a significant amount of research on the prevalence of autoimmune diseases in women. Dr. Whitacre, a professor of molecular virology, immunology and medical genetics at Ohio State University, is a cutting-edge researcher in the field. Dr. Whitacre has served as chair of the Task Force on Gender, MS and Autoimmunity for the National MS Society, and has research experience in hormonal regulation of autoimmunity as well as sex differences in autoimmune diseases.
“Dr. Whitacre is a national leader in how hormones impact MS. We may be close to new, effective treatments for the disease. It will be exciting to hear about the progress straight from the source,” says Bob Bryan, president of the Eastern North Carolina Chapter of the National MS Society.
The presentation is free and open to the community. A reception will be held from 6 – 7:15 p.m., followed by Dr. Whitacre’s presentation from 7:30 – 9 p.m. Seating is limited, so registration by May 9 is strongly encouraged. To register, call 1-800 FIGHT MS.
About the National Multiple Sclerosis Society
MS stops people from moving. The National MS Society exists to make sure it doesn’t. The Eastern North Carolina Chapter, located in Raleigh, serves those affected by MS in 49 counties. Multiple sclerosis affects more than 10,000 people throughout North Carolina. In 2006 alone, through the home office and 50-state network of chapters, the National MS Society devoted nearly $126 million to programs that enhanced more than one million lives. The Society also invested more than $46 million to support 440 research projects around the world. Join the movement at www.nationalMSsociety.org.
Early and ongoing treatment with an FDA-approved therapy can make a difference for people with multiple sclerosis. Learn about your options by talking to your health care professional and contacting the National MS Society at www.nationalMSsociety.org or 1-800-FIGHT-MS (344-4867).
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Approximately twice as many women as men are affected by MS, and the clinical course of the disease can differ depending on gender. Over the past 10 years there has been a significant amount of research on the prevalence of autoimmune diseases in women. Dr. Whitacre, a professor of molecular virology, immunology and medical genetics at Ohio State University, is a cutting-edge researcher in the field. Dr. Whitacre has served as chair of the Task Force on Gender, MS and Autoimmunity for the National MS Society, and has research experience in hormonal regulation of autoimmunity as well as sex differences in autoimmune diseases.
“Dr. Whitacre is a national leader in how hormones impact MS. We may be close to new, effective treatments for the disease. It will be exciting to hear about the progress straight from the source,” says Bob Bryan, president of the Eastern North Carolina Chapter of the National MS Society.
The presentation is free and open to the community. A reception will be held from 6 – 7:15 p.m., followed by Dr. Whitacre’s presentation from 7:30 – 9 p.m. Seating is limited, so registration by May 9 is strongly encouraged. To register, call 1-800 FIGHT MS.
About the National Multiple Sclerosis Society
MS stops people from moving. The National MS Society exists to make sure it doesn’t. The Eastern North Carolina Chapter, located in Raleigh, serves those affected by MS in 49 counties. Multiple sclerosis affects more than 10,000 people throughout North Carolina. In 2006 alone, through the home office and 50-state network of chapters, the National MS Society devoted nearly $126 million to programs that enhanced more than one million lives. The Society also invested more than $46 million to support 440 research projects around the world. Join the movement at www.nationalMSsociety.org.
Early and ongoing treatment with an FDA-approved therapy can make a difference for people with multiple sclerosis. Learn about your options by talking to your health care professional and contacting the National MS Society at www.nationalMSsociety.org or 1-800-FIGHT-MS (344-4867).
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