Multiple Sclerosis: Current Status and Strategies for the Future is a strategic review of MS research on behalf of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

This comprehensive report includes chapters on:

• the clinical and biologic features of MS;
• characteristics and management of major symptoms;
• disease management and measurement;
• strategies for future research on disease mechanisms;
• future strategies for MS therapies; and
• building and supporting the research enterprise.

Eighteen recommendations are made for:

• research to understand basic disease mechanisms;
• tools for research and diagnosis;
• research on new therapies;
• research to improve quality of life; and
• programs to strengthen the research enterprise.