North Carolina Researchers Awarded Grant to Propel Multiple Sclerosis Research
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Now, as the momentum of discovery is accelerating, the University is finding a very progressive way to help even more,” says Bob Bryan, president of the Eastern North Carolina Chapter.“Thanks to the commitment of scientists such as Dr. Ting, the National MS Society is getting closer every day to ending MS.” The Eastern North Carolina Chapter contributes funds toward this research effort.In addition to research funding, the Society also partners through work with the UNC Multiple Sclerosis Center, is exploring a MS-specific curriculum in physical therapy, and is supporting educational enhancement opportunities for residents in the Department of Neurology on a variety of MS topics.### Raleigh, NC, April 11, 2008 --( PR.com )-- The National Multiple Sclerosis Society has just committed $825,000 to a team of researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill led by Dr. Jenny Ting, in the Department of Microbiology & Immunology.In addition to research funding, the Society also partners through work with the UNC Multiple Sclerosis Center, is exploring a MS-specific curriculum in physical therapy, and is supporting educational enhancement opportunities for residents in the Department of Neurology on a variety of MS topics.