MS Queensland

MS Research Australia chairman Simon McKeon has been appointed as Chairman of the CSIRO, it has been announced.

Since its formation in early 2004, Mr McKeon has led the MSRA Board and been instrumental in helping the organisation grow and develop a national collaboration in multiple sclerosis research.

He will stand down from his role with MSRA in due course, after a selection process for his successor.

Some of the most respected international MS researchers have joined with MS Societies from around the world to produce a paper on the future of stem cell transplantation research.

The new guidelines, published following an international consensus meeting in London in May 2009, spell out the hope for the future of MS stem cell research.

The Governor of Queensland, Her Excellency Ms Penelope Wensley, hosted a World MS Day reception at Government House on May 25.  At this special event, Ms Wensley delivered a moving speech about the issues facing people with MS – particularly employment.

A transcript of her address has been uploaded.  You can read the full speech here.