NMSS-Funded Research
Research is the cornerstone of our mission at NMSS.
Advancing innovative research that drives meaningful progress for people living with MS. Through rigorous research, we strive to uncover new treatments, improve patient care, and ultimately, find a cure for MS.
2023 - 2024
AED 2M+
Awarded & funded 5 studies in this inaugural cycle.
2024 - 2025
AED 4M
Funded 6 new research projects during the second grant cycle.
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NMSS Research
Treatment Guidelines
The UAE’s first-ever MS Disease Modifying Treatment (DMT) guidelines combine global best practices into a pragmatic, algorithmic approach to address the country’s unique healthcare ecosystem.
Now open
Fellowships
NMSS will fund a postdoctoral research fellowship for a UAE national through the Middle East North African Committee for Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis (MENACTRIMS) Fellowship Program, supporting the development of MS-specific research expertise.
This initiative encourages greater engagement in innovative studies addressing regional and global MS challenges. Through this program, NMSS is creating a pathway for healthcare professionals to specialize in MS research, treatment, and care, contributing to capacity building and fostering innovation in the UAE’s MS ecosystem.