multiple sclerosis New research to help MS sufferers alleviate symptoms through exercise April 12th, 2018 While the benefits of exercise for people affected by multiple sclerosis are widely known, participation in regular physical activity is still a challenge for many sufferers. Dr Yvonne Learmonth from Murdoch University’s School of Psychology and Exercise Science has recently launched an investigation into ways to increase the numbers of Australians with MS participating in exercise programs. + Find out more Funding helps researchers to kiss MS goodbye March 24th, 2015 Murdoch University researchers have received funding to investigate the link between the Epstein-Barr virus infection, more commonly known as glandular fever or the ‘kissing disease’, and the debilitating disease Multiple Sclerosis (MS). + Find out more WA Governor visits top medical research institute as its new Patron December 3rd, 2014 The Governor of Western Australia, Her Excellency the Honourable Kerry Sanderson AO visited the Western Australian Neuroscience Research Institute to become its official Patron. + Find out more Healthier lives in reach for MS sufferers March 6th, 2013 The McCusker Charitable Foundation has helped to fund research into multiple sclerosis and support the work of early career researchers at Murdoch. + Find out more Murdoch University and McCusker help kiss MS goodbye May 26th, 2011 As Australian women paint their lips red for Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week’s Kiss Goodbye to MS campaign, researchers at Murdoch University and the Australian Neuromuscular Research Institute are unraveling the mysteries of the ‘kissing disease’ that is thought to increase the risk of contracting MS. + Find out more Major gift to boost health research at Murdoch March 3rd, 2011 A major gift from the McCusker Charitable Foundation to Murdoch University will support research into the disabling brain disease, multiple sclerosis – and support some of Australia's brightest young scientific minds. + Find out more