Welcome contribution to MS research

Lasse Tenerz (left) wanted to support MS research and contacted Jan Fagius.

At the university hospital in Uppsala a new method is being used where multiple
sclerosis (MS) patients are treated with stem cell implants.
– The treatment is effective, but risky, so it’s only given to patients with the
most aggressive form of MS, says Reader Jan Fagius, who is chief physician at the
Neurological Clinic.
– With more knowledge of how the immune defence reacts to the treatment, we
could use the method with more patients.

One study is underway now, in collaboration with the Neurological Clinic and
the Department of Immunology, Genetics, and Pathology. Now this research can
move forward more quickly, thanks to the SEK 500,000 from Lasse Tenerz.
The money will be used to employ a part-time lab assistant, which is a great
relief for Joachim Burman, who alongside his PhD research also works as a physician.
– We are truly delighted to receive this donation, which will support us in our
work to better understand the complicated immunology that underlies multiple
sclerosis. We hope the findings will lead to enhanced treatment and better quality
of life for those suffering from the disease, says Joachim Burman.

Lasse Tenerz has a loved one who suffers from MS and wanted to support research.
He saw a TV feature about stem cell transplants and therefore contacted
chief physician Jan Fagius.
– I wanted to support research, but first I needed to make sure the money would
really make a difference – and it turned out there was a need to reinforce the lab
staff.

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Want to make a contribution?
Many urgent projects and important research being conducted today were made
possible thanks to benevolent donations. Contact Uppsala University’s fund-raiser, Thomas Fredengren, to discuss how you want to help out and how your contribution can be put to good use. E-mail: thomas.fredengren@uadm.uu.se