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Episode Synopsis
Welcome to Living Well with MS. In this episode, we are delighted to welcome neurologist, Professor Stephen L. Hauser as our guest. Professor Hauser has been researching MS since the 1970s, and his team’s research led to the development of the disease-modifying therapy ‘Ocrevus’. He talks to Geoff about the future of DMTs for MS, what autoimmunity is, and how he and his team developed one of the most world-renowned MS DMTs.
Questions and Timestamps 01:45 Can you introduce yourself and tell us about your work?
04:23 What is autoimmunity and how does it relate to MS and inflammation?
06:37 Are some people more prone to develop autoimmune conditions?
10:11 How can a person get the most out of the time they have with their neurologist?
14:01 The benefits of participating in a clinical trial.
16:01 How is MS similar or different from other brain conditions?
20:11 Is there a role of infection in brain diseases like MS?
23:10 The role of hygiene in autoimmunity.
25:40 Book excerpt and how Ocrevus was developed.
32:53 What’s next in B-cell research and MS?
37:58 What tips do you have for lifestyle modifications for people who have MS?
More info and links: about Professor Hauser from the American Brain Foundation
Read The Face Laughs While the Brain Cries: The Education of a Doctor
Read the key episode takeaways and Professor Hauser’s bio
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Questions and Timestamps 01:45 Can you introduce yourself and tell us about your work?
04:23 What is autoimmunity and how does it relate to MS and inflammation?
06:37 Are some people more prone to develop autoimmune conditions?
10:11 How can a person get the most out of the time they have with their neurologist?
14:01 The benefits of participating in a clinical trial.
16:01 How is MS similar or different from other brain conditions?
20:11 Is there a role of infection in brain diseases like MS?
23:10 The role of hygiene in autoimmunity.
25:40 Book excerpt and how Ocrevus was developed.
32:53 What’s next in B-cell research and MS?
37:58 What tips do you have for lifestyle modifications for people who have MS?
More info and links: about Professor Hauser from the American Brain Foundation
Read The Face Laughs While the Brain Cries: The Education of a Doctor
Read the key episode takeaways and Professor Hauser’s bio
New to Overcoming MS? Visit our introductory page
Connect with others following Overcoming MS on the Live Well Hub
Visit the Overcoming MS website
Follow us on social media: Facebook
YouTube
Don’t miss out: Subscribe to this podcast and never miss an episode. Listen to our archive of Living Well with MS episode here. If you like Living Well with MS, please leave a 5-star review.
Feel free to share your comments and suggestions for future guests and episode topics by emailing [email protected].
Make sure you sign up to our newsletter to hear our latest tips and news about living a full and happy life with MS.
If you enjoy this podcast and want to support the ongoing work of Overcoming MS, you can leave a donation.
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