ECTRIMS is pleased to refer you to the following organisations that have programmes and services that are of interest to the European professional community focused on multiple sclerosis:

Americas Committee For Treatment And Research In Multiple Sclerosis (ACTRIMS):

ACTRIMS is a non-profit North American organisation dedicated to treatment and research of MS, dissemination of knowledge and collaboration among disciplines.
The ACTRIMS annual meeting for clinicians and researchers includes the Donald Paty Memorial Lecture, which honors an individual who has made importrant contributions to MS treatment and research.

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Photo H. Lassmann, University of Vienna]

European Charcot Foundation (ECF):

The ECF is a non-profit independent organisation to advance multiple sclerosis research in Europe with symposia and teaching courses on focused topics related to MS.  The ECF also organises, directs and conducts treatment trials for MS and presents publications in peer-reviewed journals.

European Federation of Neurological Societies (EFNS):

The EFNS is a professional organisation that aims to unite and support neurologists across the whole of Europe. The EFNS supports a variety of grants and fellowship programmes for young investigators that are of interest to those in the field of MS.

European Neurological Society (ENS):

The ENS is a professional organisation that aims to provide continuing education in all fields of neurology and to create a scientific forum for the presentation of original research work for all neurologists. The ENS offers travel grants and young neurologist-in-training support to attend its meetings as well as scientific exchange fellowships.

Multiple Sclerosis International Federation (MSIF):

The MSIF is an international body that aims to link the activities of national MS societies around the world by encouraging international research, developing new and existing MS societies, exchanging information and supporting advocacy efforts. Links are provided to MS societies and organisations throughout the world. The MSIF also offers grants and fellowships for young MS investigators and a lifetime achievement award in MS research.