Episode 82: Minority Participation in MS Clinical Research with Dr. Mitzi Joi Williams
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Episode 82: Minority Participation in MS Clinical Research with Dr. Mitzi Joi Williams

MS is an equal opportunity neurological disease. It doesn't seem to discriminate against any particular ethnic or racial group. It affects Latinos and African-Americans, as well as Caucasians. And if you're an MS research scientist, who's hoping to create a viable treatment that's going to be safe & effective for the diverse population living with multiple sclerosis, then having that diversity represented in your clinical research seems like it would be important. Unfortunately, it doesn't always happen that way. Minority populations are frequently overlooked and under-represented in MS clinical research. My guest on the podcast is Dr. Mitzi Joi Williams, a neurologist and MS Specialist with a strong interest in better understanding the course of MS in ethnic minority populations, and in increasing diversity in clinical research. We're also talking about important MS stem cell research that's being funded by the Department of Defense, the risks associated with stem cell tourism, a new oral Disease Modifying Therapy for relapsing-remitting MS, and a newly-approved prescription medication for treatment-resistant depression. We have a lot to talk about! Are you ready for RealTalk MS?! ___________

Promising MS Stem Cell Research Funded by Department of Defense 1:33

National MS Society Announces Strategic Partnership with U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs 4:32

The Risks of Stem Cell Tourism 5:26

Celgene Seeks EMA Approval of Ozanimod 11:29

FDA Approves Esketamine for Treatment-Resistant Depression 12:50

My Interview with Dr. Mitzi Joi Williams 16:27

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Using Reprogrammed Stem Cells as a Therapy for MS

Complications of Stem Cell Tourism in Multiple Sclerosis & Other Neurological Diseases: Results From First Nationwide Survey of Academic Neurologists

Celgene Submits Application to EMA for Ozanimod for the Treatment of Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis

FDA Approves Esketamine Nasal Spray for Treatment of Resistant Depression

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RealTalk MS Episode 82
Hosted By: Jon Strum
Guest: Dr. Mitzi Joi Williams

Tags: MS, MultipleSclerosis, MSResearch, mssociety, Ozanimod, Esketamine, iConquerMS, Stemcells, RealTalkMS

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