ECTRIMS, Barcelona 2025
Report by Graham Walker, October 20th. Note from MSNZ: In September 2025 MSNZ Co-Vice President and person with MS Graham Walker and his wife Julie, travelled to Barcelona to attend the 41st European Committee for the Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis (ECTRIMS). As an active advocate with a strong interest in science, research and […]
MSNA 2025 Conference: Weaving Knowledge, Strengthening Connections
Auckland recently hosted the MS Nurses Australasia (MSNA) 2025 Conference, bringing together MS nurses, clinicians, and researchers from across Australasia. MSNZ’s Clinical Lead, Rachael Hofmann attended and shares the below highlights and learnings with us. Under the theme “Weaving Knowledge – Strengthening Connections,” the 3-day event celebrated collaboration, shared learning, and the growing leadership role […]
Revised McDonald Diagnostic Criteria Announced at ECTRIMS 2025
The McDonald Diagnostic Criteria is a set of guidelines to help neurologists ensure they can provide an accurate diagnosis of multiple sclerosis. The criteria were first developed in 2001 by an international panel of experts convened by the National MS Society (USA) and led by Dr. Ian McDonald, a New Zealander. Since then, they […]
Adventure, Grit, and Heart: Meet Team Murray Sisters
Hi, I’m Sarah Murray; adventure racer, shearing contractor, mum of three boys, happily married and proud team captain of Team Murray Sisters. Life is busy, full of family, work, and racing, and I wouldn’t have it any other way. I’ve spent the last 15 years immersed in adventure racing, marathons, and endurance events. The adrenaline, […]