The brains behind MS research

Tissue donation helps pave the way to a cure. by Aviva Patz

“You cannot cure MS without studying MS in the human body,” says Bebo, whose mother’s journey inspired his work in MS research and led to his career with the Society. “Studying animal models in a laboratory gives us clues on what to look for, but real progress toward better treatments and cures for MS will only come from studying people with MS and their central nervous system tissue [brain, spinal cord, and eyes].”