Multiple Sclerosis New Zealand

Multiple Sclerosis research updates

Welcome to Multiple Sclerosis New Zealand’s 5 part series for MS Awareness Week 2025. This week, host Jess Brien [https://www.instagram.com/thatssochronic] will be chatting with people who are living with MS, healthcare professionals, and people who have dedicated their lives to making living with MS possible, to discuss how Time Matters in MS.  Today we are discussing some exciting research in the multiple sclerosis space. Guests: Dr Elza Cloete (Multiple Sclerosis New Zealand Research Trust [https://msresearch.org.nz/⁠ ]), Dr Daniel Cornfeld and Paul Condron (Mātai Medical Research Institute [https://www.matai.org.nz/⁠]) & Brett Drummond (MS Translate [https://mstranslate.com.au/]).  Find out more about ECTRIMS Patient Community Day on 26 September 2025 here: www.ectrimspatientcommunity.eu [http://www.ectrimspatientcommunity.eu]  Multiple Sclerosis New Zealand [https://msnz.org.nz] works alongside 18 regional societies to advocate for better services, equity of care, and improved outcomes for over 5,000 people living with MS, their whānau, and carers. Together, they’re breaking down barriers to physical, mental, and financial wellbeing so that everyone impacted by MS can live their best life. Find out more over at msnz.org.nz [http://msnz.org.nz].  Hosted & produced by Jess Brien for MSNZ.  A That’s So [https://www.instagram.com/thatsso__] production.

Parenthood and Multiple Sclerosis

Welcome to Multiple Sclerosis New Zealand’s 5 part series for MS Awareness Week 2025. This week, host Jess Brien [https://www.instagram.com/thatssochronic] will be chatting with people who are living with MS, healthcare professionals, and people who have dedicated their lives to making living with MS possible, to discuss how Time Matters in MS.  Today we are discussing parenthood and multiple sclerosis. Guests: Jamie, Chris, Fiona D’Young (MS nurse specialist), Mandy, Dr Jennifer Pereira (neurologist) & Sam.  Watch the MS & Pregnancy series here: msnz.org.nz/ms-pregnancy [https://msnz.org.nz/ms-pregnancy/] Multiple Sclerosis New Zealand [https://msnz.org.nz] works alongside 18 regional societies to advocate for better services, equity of care, and improved outcomes for over 5,000 people living with MS, their whānau, and carers. Together, they’re breaking down barriers to physical, mental, and financial wellbeing so that everyone impacted by MS can live their best life. Find out more over at msnz.org.nz [http://msnz.org.nz].  Hosted & produced by Jess Brien for MSNZ.  A That’s So [https://www.instagram.com/thatsso__] production.

Traveling the world and adventuring with Multiple Sclerosis

Welcome to Multiple Sclerosis New Zealand’s 5 part series for MS Awareness Week 2025. This week, host Jess Brien [https://www.instagram.com/thatssochronic] will be chatting with people who are living with MS, healthcare professionals, and people who have dedicated their lives to making living with MS possible, to discuss how Time Matters in MS.  Today we are discussing what traveling the world looks like, as well as competing in endurance sport, while also living with multiple sclerosis. Guests: Laura, Prue, Nick Allen (Mastering Mountains [https://www.masteringmountains.org.nz/⁠ ]) & Sam Multiple Sclerosis New Zealand [https://msnz.org.nz] works alongside 18 regional societies to advocate for better services, equity of care, and improved outcomes for over 5,000 people living with MS, their whānau, and carers. Together, they’re breaking down barriers to physical, mental, and financial wellbeing so that everyone impacted by MS can live their best life. Find out more over at msnz.org.nz [http://msnz.org.nz].  Hosted & produced by Jess Brien for MSNZ.  A That’s So [https://www.instagram.com/thatsso__] production.

Treatment options for Multiple Sclerosis in Aotearoa New Zealand

Welcome to Multiple Sclerosis New Zealand’s 5 part series for MS Awareness Week 2025. This week, host Jess Brien [https://www.instagram.com/thatssochronic] will be chatting with people who are living with MS, healthcare professionals, and people who have dedicated their lives to making living with MS possible, to discuss how Time Matters in MS.  Today we are discussing the different treatment options available in Aotearoa New Zealand for multiple sclerosis patients.  Guests: Dr Benson Chen (neurologist), Amanda Rose (National Manager for MSNZ), Jono & Laura Multiple Sclerosis New Zealand [https://msnz.org.nz] works alongside 18 regional societies to advocate for better services, equity of care, and improved outcomes for over 5,000 people living with MS, their whānau, and carers. Together, they’re breaking down barriers to physical, mental, and financial wellbeing so that everyone impacted by MS can live their best life. Find out more over at msnz.org.nz [http://msnz.org.nz].  Hosted & produced by Jess Brien for MSNZ.  A That’s So [https://www.instagram.com/thatsso__] production.

Multiple Sclerosis diagnosis… What does this mean?

Welcome to Multiple Sclerosis New Zealand’s 5 part series for MS Awareness Week 2025. This week, host Jess Brien [https://www.instagram.com/thatssochronic] will be chatting with people who are living with MS, healthcare professionals, and people who have dedicated their lives to making living with MS possible, to discuss how Time Matters in MS. Today we are discussing what happens during a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis. Guests: Dr Benson Chen (neurologist), Chris, Monique, & Jono. Multiple Sclerosis New Zealand [https://www.msnz.org.nz] works alongside 18 regional societies to advocate for better services, equity of care, and improved outcomes for over 5,000 people living with MS, their whānau, and carers. Together, they’re breaking down barriers to physical, mental, and financial wellbeing so that everyone impacted by MS can live their best life. Find out more over at msnz.org.nz [https://msnz.org.nz]. Hosted & produced by Jess Brien for MSNZ. A That’s So [https://www.instagram.com/thatsso__] production.