At the Minnesota Center for Multiple Sclerosis (MCMS), we know how important hope is when you’re living with MS. That hope is not misplaced-researchers around the world are making meaningful progress in understanding and treating multiple sclerosis.
Whether you’re newly diagnosed or have been managing MS for years, we want you to know that the future of MS care is brighter than ever. Here’s a look at some of the latest advances-and how MCMS is helping bring them to our patients.
What’s New in MS Research?
Recent studies continue to uncover new insights into how MS develops and how it might be stopped or slowed. Here are a few exciting developments:
- Remyelination therapies: Clinical trials are evaluating agents that promote the repair of myelin. Read more from the National MS Society.
- BTK inhibitors: A new class of oral medications called Bruton’s tyrosine kinase (BTK) inhibitors is being studied for their potential to slow disease progression. Details available here.
- Personalized medicine: Genetic markers and biomarkers are now helping guide individualized MS treatment. More from the NIH here.
- Progressive MS breakthroughs: Siponimod (Mayzent®) is one of the first therapies approved for secondary progressive MS. Learn more here.
- Gut-brain research: The gut microbiome is showing potential influence on MS disease activity. View Harvard’s overview here.
What This Means for You
These advances aren’t just happening in labs-they are shaping how we care for you. At MCMS, we actively monitor emerging research so we can bring the most promising options into clinical care as soon as they’re proven safe and effective.
When new medications are approved or when clinical trials open locally, we consider which of our patients might benefit. Our care is not just based on what’s worked in the past-but what’s coming next.
MCMS: Committed to Innovation in MS Care
MCMS has a long history of leadership in MS research and clinical trials. We participate in national studies and often collaborate with leading research institutions to ensure our patients have access to cutting-edge care.
As part of your care team, we will always:
- Stay informed about the latest MS breakthroughs
- Evaluate which therapies may be right for your specific MS type
- Offer access to trials and newly approved treatments when appropriate
- Listen to your experience and adjust your treatment plan as science evolves
Looking Ahead with Confidence
The pace of MS research is accelerating-and we are excited about what’s ahead. From new medications to better understanding of how MS works, the outlook is more hopeful than ever.
We’re proud to walk this journey with you and to bring the best of modern science into your personalized care. If you have questions about new treatments or want to learn more about clinical trials, we’re always here to talk.
With you in hope and in care,
Your MCMS Team
