Nyhetsarkiv for EBV-MS
For the first time, a Nobel Symposium has been dedicated to Multiple Sclerosis (MS), bringing global experts to Stockholm on June 2–5, 2025. Hosted at the Karolinska Institutet, the symposium - “Multiple Sclerosis: From Molecular Mechanisms to Disease-Modifying Treatments” - features leading researchers from Europe and the U.S., including several key members of the EBV-MS consortium.
Highlights from the Mystery Solved Project 2025
![(From left to right): Professor Øivind Torkildsen [credit: Eivind Senneset], Silje Tufta [credit Silje Tufta], and Dr. Sam Anandhan [credit: Spiros Kotopoulis]](https://www.uib.no/sites/w3.uib.no/files/styles/wide_thumbnail/public/media/bilde1_33.png?itok=Gjv-6x7N)
A new video from the EBV-MS research project is set to shed light on the role of the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) in multiple sclerosis (MS), offering a glimpse into the pioneering research efforts and the personal experiences of those involved. The EBV-MS project, funded by Horizon Europe and led by the University of Bergen, aims to unravel why only some people infected with EBV go on to develop MS... Les mer
Neuro-SysMed hosted its 2nd Annual Symposium on September 30 and October 1, 2024, at the historic Solstrand Hotel near Bergen, gathering 125 participants from various fields of neurological research. Among the distinguished guest speakers were EBV-MS Scientific Advisory Board Member Professor Gavin Giovannoni and EBV-MS Partner, Assistant Professor Kjetil Bjørnevik.
From May 28th to 30th, EBV-MS Partner Paola Zaratin, along with the Italian MS Society, hosted the Annual Scientific Congress 2024. Notable attendees included EBV-MS Project Coordinator Kjell-Morten Myhr, Deputy Project Coordinator Øivind Torkildsen, and project partner Marco Salvetti from Sapienza University of Rome, all invited by the Italian MS Society, ensuring significant representation from... Les mer
On Wednesday, June 5th, 2024, a productive introduction between the consortium and the Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) was conducted during a recent gathering. The meeting marked a positive commencement of the collaboration between the SAB and the members of the EBV-MS project.
On Tuesday, January 23rd, and Wednesday, January 24th, 2024, the EBV-MS project successfully held its inaugural kick-off meeting. This meeting provided an opportunity for the project team to get acquainted, share insights, and set goals. The program was structured to cover various aspects of the project, including the introduction of partners, presentation of work packages, and discussions on... Les mer
Honorary Doctor Alberto Ascherio led the research that demonstrated a connection between the Epstein-Barr virus and Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Here he answers five key questions about this topic.
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