Sandra Vukusic Named 2026 Rachel Horne Prize Winner

Prof. Sandra Vukusic has been named the 2026 recipient of the Rachel Horne Prize for Women's Research in MS.

In this special episode of the ECTRIMS Podcast, Sandra joins prize founder Rachel Horne and host Brett Drummond to mark the announcement and explore the research behind the recognition.

Sandra reflects on a career dedicated to improving the health and care of women living with multiple sclerosis, beginning with early research into pregnancy and postpartum relapse and evolving to encompass family planning, disease-modifying treatment, breastfeeding, menopause and wider aspects of women's health.

The conversation explores important evidence that women living with MS may be undertreated compared with men, including the potential influence of anticipated pregnancy on treatment decisions. Sandra also discusses how advances in research are helping women living with MS make choices about treatment and family life that were once considered impossible.

Rachel shares why she established the Rachel Horne Prize, the persistent gaps she saw in research addressing women's health in MS, and her hope that one day women's health will simply be an integral part of MS research and care.

A special conversation celebrating scientific achievement, progress — and the work still to come.

Denne episoden er hentet fra en åpen RSS-feed og er ikke publisert av Podme. Den kan derfor inneholde annonser.

Episoder(85)

The Multi-Arm Multi-Stage Advantage: Transforming Multiple Sclerosis Trials

What if clinical trials could evaluate multiple treatment approaches at the same time and adapt as evidence emerges? In this episode of the ECTRIMS Podcast, host Brett Drummond speaks with Prof. Jerem...

21 Sep 30min

The Blood–Brain Barrier in Multiple Sclerosis: From Dysfunction to Treatment

The blood–brain barrier is a highly specialised interface that regulates the movement of cells, molecules and nutrients between the circulation and the central nervous system. But what happens when t...

10 Sep 25min

Predicting MS: Can Data Bring Us Closer to Personalised Care?

Can growing amounts of real-world MS data help clinicians predict disease progression and make more personalised treatment decisions? In this episode of the ECTRIMS Podcast, host Brett Drummond speak...

27 Aug 31min

How Technology Is Transforming Multiple Sclerosis Care

Technology is opening new possibilities for how multiple sclerosis is monitored, treated and managed. In this episode of the ECTRIMS Podcast, host Brett Drummond speaks with Prof. Ellen Mowry of John...

12 Aug 31min

Should High-Risk Populations Be Screened for Multiple Sclerosis?

Could multiple sclerosis one day be detected before symptoms appear? And if so, should we be actively screening people who are at higher risk? In this episode of the ECTRIMS–MS Journal collaboration ...

30 Jul 32min

How Geography, Healthcare Systems and Access Shape the Multiple Sclerosis Journey

Where someone lives can profoundly influence their multiple sclerosis journey. While advances in diagnosis and treatment have transformed MS care in many parts of the world, millions of people still f...

16 Jul 27min

MS Research Briefs: MRI Biomarkers, Machine Learning and the Future of MS Diagnosis

Welcome to MS Research Briefs, a new ECTRIMS podcast series delivering an expert guided tour of important new studies in multiple sclerosis research. In each episode, leading MS experts will take a sm...

2 Jul 23min