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While multiple sclerosis affects all races and ethnicities, minority populations may bear an unequal burden from the disease, including a higher risk of aggressive disease and disability. However, minority populations are severely underrepresented in scientific research.

To help raise awareness and address the misconceptions people often have about research participation in MS, MSAA invites you to register for our live national webinar, "MS Research Mythbusting" on Tuesday October 29, 2019 at 7:00 PM Eastern.

Presented in partnership with the Accelerated Cure Project (ACP), MS expert neurologist Mitzi Joi Williams, MD will address the role research plays in improving the health and well-being of people affected by MS, and the reasons why participation from minority populations is needed to develop treatments for all affected by the disease.

Register for this live webinar at: cc.readytalk.com/r/msnunmpd...

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damn, all this time I thought it only effected or affected home sapiens, I learn something new every day, and I thought it was the same disease for everybody. I do not like separation, we are all an ms family, we should not break ourselves into silly groups.

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Hello RoyceNewton -

Thank you for your response. As researchers have indicated, multiple sclerosis affects various populations very differently, especially with regard to symptoms at disease onset, disease progression, and treatment effectiveness. Recognizing this, MSAA wanted to create awareness around this important topic and provide this free educational opportunity for the MS community. We hope you might consider watching this program to learn more. Thank you for sharing your thoughts - we will certainly consider this feedback as we develop future webinars and programs.

Thank you,

Emily, from MSAA

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RoyceNewton in reply to MSAA_Staff

being a half caste male I find this interesting, thanks for your response. Tasmanian Australia, St Lucian West Indies(Caribbean).

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