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The ECTRIMS Podcast is a sounding board for MS experts & advocates to discuss innovative work in MS research, treatment and care with the greater MS research community, while offering a collaborative platform for MS and healthcare experts to promote & nurture the advancement of research.

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How much do the labels used to describe multiple sclerosis actually reflect the lived experience of people affected by the disease?

In this first episode of the new ECTRIMS–MS Journal collaboration series, host Dr. Anneke van der Walt, Controversi... more

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Rehabilitation is more than exercise – it is a personalised process of learning and adaptation that empowers people living with MS to maximise independence, participation and quality of life.

In this episode – recorded at ECTRIMS 2025 in Barcelona... more

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Clinical trial results unveiled today at ACTRIMS Forum 2026 suggest that fenebrutinib may be a novel and effective treatment option for people living with primary progressive multiple sclerosis. In this exclusive episode providing the first expert di... more

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What role does the gut microbiome play in multiple sclerosis — and how close are we to translating microbiome research into meaningful clinical interventions?

In this episode of the ECTRIMS Podcast, host Brett Drummond is joined by Mahesh Desai (L... more

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Recent Guests

Amit Bar-Or
Neurologist and neuroimmunologist at the University of Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania
Episode: Fenebrutinib in PPMS: Insights from ACTRIMS Forum 2026
Stephen Hauser
Neurologist and neuroimmunologist at the University of California San Francisco
University of California San Francisco
Episode: Fenebrutinib in PPMS: Insights from ACTRIMS Forum 2026
Ashutosh Mangalam
Professor of Pathology at the University of Iowa
University of Iowa
Episode: Harnessing the Gut Microbiome in MS: From Insight to Intervention
Mahesh Desai
Group leader at the Luxembourg Institute of Health
Luxembourg Institute of Health
Episode: Harnessing the Gut Microbiome in MS: From Insight to Intervention
Rebecca McGuire
Psychologist from Maynooth University in Ireland with a focus on mental health in people living with MS.
Maynooth University
Episode: Why We Need to Talk More About Mental Health in MS
Nick Cunniffe
Neurologist from the Cambridge Centre for Myelin Repair and lead investigator of the CCMR Two trial
Cambridge Centre for Myelin Repair
Episode: Positive Remyelination Trial Results: Late Breaking at ECTRIMS 2025
Dr. Barry Singer
Neurologist and director of the MS Center for Innovations in Care in St. Louis, United States
MS Center for Innovations in Care
Episode: Day 2 Highlights of ECTRIMS 2025
Maria Pia Amato
Professor of Neurology at the University of Florence
University of Florence
Episode: Day 1 Highlights of ECTRIMS 2025
Alvaro Cobo Calvo
Neurologist at the Multiple Sclerosis Center of Catalonia
Multiple Sclerosis Center of Catalonia (Cemcat)
Episode: Pre-Day Highlights of ECTRIMS 2025

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 21 ratings
  • SPMS

    I’d like to express my appreciation to all whom research ms treatments etc .

    I got my SPMS aged 18, SPMS aged 36, now I’m almost 46.

    I would like to suggest if being overweight as a child may contribute to a person getting ms ?

    Thanks heaps

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    cassEvo
    Australia3 years ago

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Guests are often leading researchers, which helps keep content highly credible and current.
The show can feel dense but is valuable for those seeking actionable insights in MS research and care.
Some episodes heavily feature conference takeaways, which is great for staying up-to-date but may require prior MS knowledge.
Audience appreciates patient-centric topics like mental health and nursing roles in MS care.
Listeners appreciate the depth of MS trial discussions and the clear explanations of complex therapies.

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#46
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#119
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#150
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#242
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Positive Remyelination Trial Results: Late Breaking at ECTRIMS 2025
Q: Do you think we will get an effective remyelination therapy?
I believe remyelination will be part of the solution for progressive MS, though we still need to establish long-term effects and study further.
Positive Remyelination Trial Results: Late Breaking at ECTRIMS 2025
Q: What do you think is now where we need to go with myelin repair and remyelination?
We need longer-term studies to capture effects on disability and to trial novel drugs that might have a larger remyelinating effect.
Positive Remyelination Trial Results: Late Breaking at ECTRIMS 2025
Q: What would your messaging be around metformin and clemastine at this stage?
Currently, we have only shown that it's possible to promote remyelination, but we still need to understand the clinical significance before recommending these drugs.
Positive Remyelination Trial Results: Late Breaking at ECTRIMS 2025
Q: Can you tell us what current research has shown us about the potential for myelin repair in people living with MS?
Current research has shown that remyelination is possible in MS, and there are promising drugs moving from the laboratory into clinical trials.
Pre-Day Highlights of ECTRIMS 2025
Q: What emerging treatment options were discussed, and how might they impact these conditions?
Emerging treatments like CAR T cells show promise, particularly in disorders like NMOSD and MOGAD, but require further clinical trials for validation.

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What is The ECTRIMS Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This program consistently centers MS research, treatment advances, and patient care, with episodes spanning rehabilitation, pharmacology, cognition, nutrition, mental health, and patient engagement. Guests are leading clinicians, researchers, and patient advocates who dissect trial results, emerging therapies, and the real-world impact of MS on daily life, often highlighting novel technologies, PROs, and the patient voice. Notably, the show emphasizes collaboration across disciplines and institutions, frequent conference reflections (ECTRIMS-related content), and practical implications for clinicians, researchers, and patients alike; it likely attracts professionals seeking evidence-based insights and opportunities to engage with the MS com... more

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