Professor David BoothPrincipal Research Fellow; Medicine, Westmead Clinical School; The Westmead Institute for Medical Research - Immunogenetics Group

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 Emaildavid.booth(at)sydney.edu.au

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New data-driven approach to understanding MS risk and progression

A new study published in the prestigious Nature Communications journal shows that a data-driven approach could help fast-track research into multiple sclerosis (MS) risk genes. It could also improve our understanding of how MS develops and progresses. Read More

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Researchers move step closer to cure MS

An international team of scientists including a strong Australian contingent has made a key discovery in new research to help find the cause and cure of Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Read More

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New research uses genetic link to MS to understand how vitamin D protects from disease

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Scientific discovery recognised at awards night

The Westmead Institute has marked another year of medical research achievement with its annual Discovery Night awards. Read More

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Breakthrough research holds clues about MS cause

In one of the largest human genetic studies ever undertaken, scientists have identified the major common genetic variants that contribute to the cause of the devastating neurologic disease, multiple sclerosis (MS). Read More

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Multiple Sclerosis research supported with $1.4 million

The NSW Government and Multiple Sclerosis Research Australia today announced $1.4 million in funding and a new network to help researchers in their battle against Multiple Sclerosis. Read More

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Gene variant provides clue to treating hepatitis C

An Australian-led team of international medical researchers has identified a variant in the interferon gene IL28B, linking it with the treatment of chronic hepatitis C virus. Read More