Multiple Sclerosis International Federation
Multiple Sclerosis Ireland and The University of Limerick announce a collaborative partnership to mark WMSD
Aidan Larkin, MS Ireland, Professor Mary O’Sullivan, Dean, Faculty of Education and Health Science at University College Limerick, Anne Winslow, Chief Executive of MS Ireland, Professor Don Barry, University College Limerick, President Allen O’Connor Chairman, MS Ireland and Dr. Susan Coote, University College Limerick.
23rd May 2011. MS Ireland, the services, research and information society for people with multiple sclerosis, and The University of Limerick (UL), is delighted to announce the signing of a new memorandum of understanding to mark World MS Day Wednesday May 25th 2011. Together with MS Ireland, UL will conduct evidence based research into various aspects of MS, and increase understanding among students, health professionals and those with or affected by MS, a progressive neurological condition.
Currently collaborative research is taking place across a number of UL departments including, physiotherapy, sports science, electronic and computer engineering and under this new agreement further research is set to commence within the areas of clinical psychology, adapted physical activity and exercise and fitness. Product design faculty and students have been involved with MS Ireland to develop products based on the needs of those living with MS and computer engineers at UL have been involved in work on falls and activity monitors, while occupational therapy researchers and students have completed projects on fatigue management.
Multiple Sclerosis Ireland and The University of Limerick announce a collaborative partnership to mark WMSD
Aidan Larkin, MS Ireland, Professor Mary O’Sullivan, Dean, Faculty of Education and Health Science at University College Limerick, Anne Winslow, Chief Executive of MS Ireland, Professor Don Barry, University College Limerick, President Allen O’Connor Chairman, MS Ireland and Dr. Susan Coote, University College Limerick.
23rd May 2011. MS Ireland, the services, research and information society for people with multiple sclerosis, and The University of Limerick (UL), is delighted to announce the signing of a new memorandum of understanding to mark World MS Day Wednesday May 25th 2011. Together with MS Ireland, UL will conduct evidence based research into various aspects of MS, and increase understanding among students, health professionals and those with or affected by MS, a progressive neurological condition.
Currently collaborative research is taking place across a number of UL departments including, physiotherapy, sports science, electronic and computer engineering and under this new agreement further research is set to commence within the areas of clinical psychology, adapted physical activity and exercise and fitness. Product design faculty and students have been involved with MS Ireland to develop products based on the needs of those living with MS and computer engineers at UL have been involved in work on falls and activity monitors, while occupational therapy researchers and students have completed projects on fatigue management.