On November 2, 2023, Diana and Martin were invited to attend the official launch of the new Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) Neuroimmunology Centre, located at 635 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne. This innovative centre, situated within a leading Victorian tertiary public hospital, brings together specialised care in multiple sclerosis (MS) and other neuroimmunological conditions. It uniquely integrates clinical services with laboratory research, clinical trials, and education, offering a comprehensive approach to neuroimmunology.
The evening featured a keynote address by international guest speaker, Professor Sandra Vukusic—a distinguished academic neurologist from France, a Board Member of ECTRIMS, and Director of the French National MS Registry. Professor Vukusic’s lecture highlighted the importance of collaboration among major academic centres both nationally and internationally, as well as the critical role of MS registries in advancing care and research.
Attendees also had the opportunity to tour the state-of-the-art facility. For further information about the centre, please visit: https://core.melbourne
Scholarship and Fundraising News
The Royal Melbourne Hospital has referred a candidate to Australian Rotary Health for consideration and formalisation under the Jacob Taurins Memorial PhD Scholarship-jointly supported by the Rotary Club of Gisborne, RAGAMS, and Australian Rotary Health.
Additionally, the Rotary Club of Gisborne has been allocated the Bunnings Sausage Sizzle facility on January 7, 2024, to support fundraising for RAGAMS.
Upcoming Event: D9800 Conference
The D9800 Conference will be held in Bendigo from April 12–14, 2024. A RAGAMS exhibition booth booking will be required to showcase our ongoing initiatives.
