Accelerated Cure Project for MS

Accelerated Cure Project for MS MS research moves faster when the people it serves help drive it. acceleratedcure.org

ACP connects researchers with 10,000+ people affected by MS, 25+ years of data, and inclusive research expertise. Repository: The Accelerated Cure Project (ACP) Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Biorepository is a strategic initiative for identifying the causes and mechanisms of multiple sclerosis and accelerating breakthroughs in curing MS. With samples and associated clinical and epidemiological data coll

ected from more than 3,000 cases and controls, this open-access biorepository is enabling groundbreaking research into the many unanswered questions about MS. Equally important, ACP is combining the experimental data sets from all repository-based studies into a central database for sharing and integrated analysis of results. The biorepository is an important platform for collaborative research and an instrumental resource for data-driven investigations of complex questions in MS.

25 years ago, we partnered with the MS community to accelerate a cure. Since then, we've built an entire MS research eco...
05/30/2026

25 years ago, we partnered with the MS community to accelerate a cure. Since then, we've built an entire MS research ecosystem to drive that work forward. We've made progress, but we're not done. This World MS Day, make a donation and help us finish what we started.

Donate now: https://www.acceleratedcure.org/donate/

Are you interested in shaping the future of MS research?The RIDE Council, iConquerMS's Research Inclusion, Diversity and...
05/26/2026

Are you interested in shaping the future of MS research?

The RIDE Council, iConquerMS's Research Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Council, is now accepting applications for a limited number of openings on both our Hispanic and Emerging Voices sub-councils. We are especially looking to hear from members of the Hispanic and Latino community, individuals who have been recently diagnosed with MS, those living in rural areas, veterans, and LGBTQ+ members.

If you or someone you know brings one of these perspectives and wants to help make MS research more inclusive and representative, we'd love to connect. Reach out to Jordan Caines at [email protected] to learn more or submit your interest.

If you haven't heard this news yet, it's worth a moment: the FDA recently approved Ocrevus for children ages 10+ with re...
05/22/2026

If you haven't heard this news yet, it's worth a moment: the FDA recently approved Ocrevus for children ages 10+ with relapsing-remitting MS—only the second FDA-approved therapy for pediatric MS in the U.S.

The approval was based on clinical trial results showing reduced relapses and new or enlarging lesions, offering new hope for young people and families navigating life with MS. Fewer relapses can mean more time in school, more independence, and fewer disruptions to the everyday moments that matter most growing up.

The next breakthrough starts with the people living it. ACP's iConquerMS Kids & Teens, a program of Accelerated Cure Project for MS, is where young people and families can be part of the research driving what comes next. If you're a parent, caregiver, or young person living with MS, we'd love for you to join us. If you’re a healthcare provider or researcher working with young people, please spread the word. Learn more here: https://tinyurl.com/iconquerMSkidsandteens

Read the full article here: https://multiplesclerosisnewstoday.com/news-posts/2026/05/11/fda-approves-ocrevus-treating-children-10-older-relapsing-remitting-ms/


Research community: Thank you for saying yes.Yes to pursuing answers when funding is uncertain. Yes to defending the val...
05/20/2026

Research community: Thank you for saying yes.

Yes to pursuing answers when funding is uncertain. Yes to defending the value of science when it's being questioned. Yes to showing up for the research and for the people who need it most, even when the road gets harder.

May 20th is Clinical Trials Day. At Accelerated Cure Project for MS, we don't take lightly what it means to do this work right now. And we don't take for granted the many researchers, clinicians, and partners who refuse to slow down.

More than 10,000 people living with or caring for someone with MS have joined our people-powered research network because they believe research can change their future. They're counting on you. And so are we.

Thank you for being in this with us.

🔗 Learn more about ACP and iConquerMS: https://www.acceleratedcure.org/

05/18/2026

Traditional research asks people with MS to participate.

People-powered research asks them to help shape what comes next.

Through iConquerMS, people affected by MS help identify the questions research should pursue, shape research priorities, contribute real-world insights and longitudinal data, and participate in studies and clinical trials.

As part of ACP’s integrated research ecosystem, those insights help ensure research stays connected to the priorities and experiences of people affected by MS through every stage of discovery.

In this clip from RealTalk MS, ACP CEO Sara Loud discusses what it means to move beyond participation and toward true research partnership.

Listen to the full conversation: https://tinyurl.com/ACPonRealTalkMS

Looking for a way to make a real impact on MS research? When you join the iConquerMS research network, you become part...
05/15/2026

Looking for a way to make a real impact on MS research?

When you join the iConquerMS research network, you become part of a community of people living with MS who help shape and participate in studies that matter.

One example is CAFE-MS, a current clinical trial available to iConquerMS members, that is exploring a non-drug, online program for managing MS fatigue. The trial is now enrolling eligible patients! Sign up here: https://cafems.iconquerms.org/

You may be eligible if you experience moderate-severe fatigue that interferes with daily life, are 22 years or older, live in the U.S., and have a confirmed MS diagnosis.
Learn more and join iConquerMS: www.iConquerMS.org.

Half of our 10-person team is heading to The Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers 2026 in Charlotte later this mont...
05/13/2026

Half of our 10-person team is heading to The Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers 2026 in Charlotte later this month, and we're bringing a lot with us.

We'll be presenting three posters: one on what the research says about stopping or switching DMTs as people with MS age; one on how COVID-19 vaccines perform differently depending on which MS therapy someone is taking; and one on what people with MS identify as their greatest unmet needs. Additionally, our own Hollie Schmidt, VP of scientific operations, will be presenting at the 's CME symposium on centering the perspectives of people with MS in clinical care. You can register here: https://shorturl.at/BhnNY

And on May 29, find us at the Can Do Multiple Sclerosis More About MS Patient Program. Come say hello.

Attending CMSC? We'd love to connect. Reach out to [email protected] to schedule time with our team.

Managing the emotional side of MS is just as important as managing the physical — but it doesn't always get the same att...
05/11/2026

Managing the emotional side of MS is just as important as managing the physical — but it doesn't always get the same attention.

is hosting a free webinar on May 13 that explores different therapy approaches, the mental health providers who support people with MS, and how therapy can help with both symptoms and emotional wellbeing.

One hour. Free to attend. Worth your Wednesday night.

Register here: https://cando-ms.org/webinar-wednesdays

Veronica Daniels-Lewis has been living with MS for nearly three decades.Today, she’s not just participating in research:...
05/08/2026

Veronica Daniels-Lewis has been living with MS for nearly three decades.

Today, she’s not just participating in research: she’s helping shape it.

Through —ACP's 10,000+ strong people-powered research community—Veronica is part of a growing shift in MS research: one where people affected by MS help define what gets studied, not just enroll in it.

That shift matters. Because research is more relevant, and more impactful, when it reflects the lived experience of the people it’s meant to serve.

Read her story:

https://www.acceleratedcure.org/from-rural-america-to-shaping-ms-research/

For many people living with MS, summer heat is more than uncomfortable — research shows it can genuinely affect how the ...
05/05/2026

For many people living with MS, summer heat is more than uncomfortable — research shows it can genuinely affect how the body functions. Heat intolerance affects 60–80% of people with MS, and even a small rise in body temperature can temporarily worsen symptoms like fatigue, mobility issues, or vision changes.This is known as Uhthoff’s Phenomenon, and it’s something the iConquerMS community — part of Accelerated Cure Project for MS — is actively helping researchers better understand through ongoing data collection.

The good news? There’s a lot you can do. From planning errands during cooler times of day to staying hydrated, using cooling products, and adjusting exercise routines, small changes can make a real difference. And if symptoms do flare up, know they’re usually temporary and tend to improve once the body cools down.

Read “Heat Hits Hard” to learn more: https://www.acceleratedcure.org/heat-hits-hard/

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