Research is the engine that drives the future. And participating in MS research is not only vital to improving scientists' understanding of multiple sclerosis, it's also empowering. And the really good news is that you can participate in MS research from the comfort of your own home. My guest this week is the Managing Director of the North American Research Committee on Multiple Sclerosis, Dr. Robert Fox. And we're taking a deep dive into the NARCOMS patient registry. We'll also tell you about the latest version of AlphaFold, a highly advanced artificial intelligence model designed to help scientists design new drugs and target disease more effectively. Evidence shows that the Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) triggers MS. We're reviewing the results of a study that may help scientists better understand the relationship between EBV and MS.  The International Progressive MS Alliance upcoming webcast, Mobility Challenges in Progressive MS, takes place this Thursday, June 20th. Find out where you can register and why you won't want to miss this! And we're just 6 weeks away from Crush MS, a fundraising event in Napa Valley, California that raises money to support MS research. I'll be there, and I hope you can join me! We're sharing all the details. We have a lot to talk about! Are you ready for RealTalk MS??! This Week: The NARCOMS Patient Registry  :22 The most advanced AI on earth is focused on discovering new medications  1:40 Researchers learn that Epstein-Barr Virus re-activates and drives inflammation during an MS relapse  4:00 The Progressive MS Alliance hosts a live global webcast this Thursday, June 20th!  7:17 Crush MS is just 6 weeks away  8:39 Dr. Robert Fox takes us on a deep dive into the NARCOMS patient registry  10:08 Share this episode  26:12 Next Week: A special conversation with National MS Society President and CEO, Cyndi Zagieboylo  26:33 Have you downloaded the free RealTalk MS app?  27:17 SHARE THIS EPISODE OF REALTALK MS Just copy this link & paste it into your text or email: https://realtalkms.com/355 ADD YOUR VOICE TO THE CONVERSATION I've always thought about the RealTalk MS podcast as a conversation. And this is your opportunity to join the conversation by sharing your feedback, questions, and suggestions for topics that we can discuss in future podcast episodes. Please shoot me an email or call the RealTalk MS Listener Hotline and share your thoughts! Email: [email protected] Phone: (310) 526-2283 And don't forget to join us in the RealTalk MS Facebook group! LINKS If your podcast app doesn't allow you to click on these links, you'll find them in the show notes in the RealTalk MS app or at www.RealTalkMS.com The NARCOMS Patient Registry https://www.narcoms.org STUDY: Multiple Sclerosis Patient-Derived Spontaneous B Cells Have Distinct EBV and Host Gene Expression Profiles In Active Disease https://nature.com/articles/s41564-024-01699-6 REGISTER for the International Progressive MS Alliance Global Webcast: Mobility Challenges in Progressive MS https://msif.org/webcast-mobility Get Tickets for Crush MS https://www.crushms.org Join the RealTalk MS Facebook Group https://facebook.com/groups/realtalkms Download the RealTalk MS App for iOS Devices https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/realtalk-ms/id1436917200 Download the RealTalk MS App for Android Devices https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=tv.wizzard.android.realtalk Give RealTalk MS a rating and review http://www.realtalkms.com/review Follow RealTalk MS on Twitter, @RealTalkMS_jon, and subscribe to our newsletter at our website, RealTalkMS.com. RealTalk MS Episode 355 Guests: Dr. Robert Fox Privacy Policy