BRINGING THE ENTIRE MS COMMUNITY TOGETHER As the role, relevance and popularity of traditional media formats change and wane, web-based, user-driven social media platforms take their place and continue to grow at an exponential rate. Social media facilitates the real-time creation, sharing and/or exchanging of information and ideas on a global scale, removing the geographical restrictions associated with local television, newspapers, press releases and conferences. MStranslate leverages the power, immediacy and reach these new tools provide to bridge a gap between the MS research community and the MS community, establishing new connections and keeping people living with MS up-to-date and informed of developments in research and treatments. A HOLISTIC APPROACH Our aim is to curate and aggregate the wealth of information available on multiple sclerosis in a way that makes it accessible to every element of the community. In this way we will: Keep people living with MS informed of scientific developments in research & treatment Facilitate interaction between members of the MS community Ensure a responsible independent approach is taken to the reporting of news & developments OUR TEAM MStranslate is based in Melbourne, Australia. Our passion is to see MS research progress and patient care develop through increased education, knowledge and accuracy in the media. Brett Drummond MS Researcher & Science Communicator Brett has more than 15 years experience in MS research, having pursued graduate and post-graduate studies as a laboratory scientist at the University of Melbourne. MStranslate was developed as a result of Brett’s desire to continue contributing to the MS community beyond his work as a scientist. His knowledge of MS and his talent for science communication has been recognised worldwide. Since 2022, this recognition has included his appointment as host of the official European Committee for Treatment and Research In Multiple Sclerosis (ECTRIMS) podcast series. Email: brett@mstranslate.com.au Connect on LinkedIn Eric Drummond Social Media & Business Development Eric complements Brett’s knowledge of multiple sclerosis with his experience in digital media and operations projects, gained while working for both retail and wholesale businesses in Australia and the United Kingdom. He is passionate about the use of new technologies to establish and grow online communities, connecting people through shared experiences and interests. Email: eric@mstranslate.com.au Connect on LinkedIn Dr Joanna Cobbin Medical Researcher & Independent Science Communication Consultant Dr Joanna Cobbin is a Melbourne-based medical researcher and independent science communication consultant, who completed postdoctoral studies at the University of Oxford (UK), and has since worked at both the University of Sydney and University of Melbourne back home in Australia. Joanna’s current focus is on pursuing projects that improve the delivery and accessibility of medical research outcomes to healthcare professionals. Connect on LinkedIn PARTNERS Dr Travis Stiles CEO, Novoron Bioscience Dr. Travis Stiles is the CEO and co-founder of Novoron Bioscience, which is developing therapeutics to reverse damage caused by debilitating neurodegenerative conditions, such as multiple sclerosis. In addition to his scientific expertise, Travis has become a passionate advocate and promoter of innovation to improve the human condition. Learn more about Travis and Novoron Bioscience here. Travis’ past contributions to MStranslate can be revisited here. Connect on LinkedIn Dr Sally Shaw Owner, Focussed Health Psychology Dr Sally Shaw is a Melbourne-based psychologist who heads Focussed Health Psychology – psychologists who hold a particular focus on the provision of information, education and support to people with neurological conditions and chronic illnesses (such as Multiple Sclerosis) and the health professionals that work with them. Learn more about Sally and Focussed Health Psychology here. Sally’s past contributions to MStranslate can be revisited here. Connect on LinkedIn MStranslate enables a richer, deeper, more relevant and personal engagement with all parts of the MS Community, strengthening your role and helping your mission. Join MStranslate, give help and get help so that everybody benefits.
