1960
Shy-Drager Syndrome Identified
First clinical description of Multiple System Atrophy (Shy, Drager).
Research Hub
The MSA Trust is the principal funder in the UK of innovative and ground breaking research into Multiple System Atrophy. Every research project we fund is one step closer to our goal to find the cure for MSA.
Find out more below…
- 24
Number of research grants approved and funded by the trust since 2000
- £3,272,000
Total spent by the Trust so far on research grants
- 24
Number of potential therapies in trials or approved
How to get involved
Find out what studies are open and how to get involved in research…
Take part in a studyResearch Explained
The aim of clinical research is to gather evidence that can be applied for improved understanding of health and healthcare, and the development of safe and effective treatments.
Research strategy
The MSA Trust is the main UK funder of research into multiple system atrophy. It is therefore critically important to ensure we are funding the best research and making the best use of the donations and other funding we receive.
Working Together
The MSA Trust welcome the opportunity to collaborate with many organisations, and we work with the NHS, other charities, academic and pharmaceutical researchers who tell us they value the opportunity to liaise with our members and the wider MSA community through our work.
Research News
Much of the MSA Trust funded research has been used in published papers around the world. It has led to the development of treatment therapies and further research into the different stages of MSA disease progression. In this section we will keep you up to date with new publications and blogs about research development.