Skip to navigation MENU Navigation National Multiple Sclerosis Society Search FAQs about Society Research FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Does the Society run its own labs? How does the Society decide which direction we should be taking in research? What promise do stem cells hold for people with MS? Where does the Society’s research money go? Back to top Does the Society run its own labs? No. This would duplicate facilities already available at top-notch universities. The Society instead funds investigators working on projects at their own institutions. Back to top How does the Society decide which direction we should be taking in research? Strategic research decisions are made through a process of consensus building among advisors and specially constituted groups engaged for this purpose. Our Scientific Advisory Committee (see Peer Review committees) is charged with ongoing review of the state of MS research and recommending areas for new focus or changed emphasis. The Society recently engaged in consensus-building on priorities to guide our research funding in coming years. Read about the Society's Research Principles and Priorities Back to top What promise do stem cells hold for people with MS? Although no one really knows the precise answer to this question, it is clear that stem cells of all types hold unexplored potential. Read about the current status of stem cell therapies in MS Back to top Where does the Society’s research money go? Our research money supports a spectrum of grants, collaborations and training fellowships, which includes support for research personnel, supplies and equipment. We also support scientific workshops to encourage cross-fertilization of ideas and to facilitate communication of new findings in a field that, owing to the nature of MS, encompasses may different scientific disciplines. SHARE Share The National MS Society is Here to Help NEED MORE INFORMATION? We Are Here Our MS Navigators help identify solutions and provide access to the resources you are looking for. Call 1-800-344-4867 or contact us online. Contact Us NEWLY DIAGNOSED If you or someone close to you has recently been diagnosed, access our MS information and resources. Start Here Colophon STAY INFORMED JOIN US What Is MS? Symptoms & Diagnosis Treating MS Resources & Support Living Well with MS Research Get Involved Program Calendar About the Society Vision Careers Leadership Cultural Values Our Story Financials News Newsroom MS Prevalence Charitable Ratings Corporate Support Helpful Links Donate Fundraising Events National MS Society Blog COVID-19 Información en Español Glossary Legal Notice/Privacy Policy Site Map Site Tour Contact Us For Professionals Researchers Physicians Nurses Rehabilitation Professionals Mental Health Professionals Health and Wellness Professionals © 2021 The National Multiple Sclerosis Society is a tax exempt 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Its Identification Number (EIN) is 13-5661935. We use cookies to provide an enhanced experience, to keep our site safe and to deliver specific messaging. By accepting, you consent to the use of all cookies and by declining, only essential cookies will be used to make our website work. More details can be found in our Privacy Policy. Chat Chat