European Committee for Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis (ECTRIMS)

The European Committee for Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis (ECTRIMS) is a non-profit organisation and an independent representative European-wide organisation devoted to multiple sclerosis (MS). It serves as Europe’s and the world’s largest professional organisation dedicated to the understanding and treatment of MS.

Mission:
To facilitate communication, create synergies, and promote and enhance research and learning among professionals for the ultimate benefit of people affected by MS.

Vision:
ECTRIMS works with researchers and clinicians of its member countries and with other organisations that share similar missions and objectives on a worldwide scale, creating networking and collaboration opportunities. The ultimate goal of ECTRIMS is to improve basic and clinical research and clinical outcomes in MS.

Goals:
• To support and promote basic and clinical research in MS in Europe and liaise with other related organisations on a worldwide scale;
• To support education and teaching opportunities for professionals that enhance their ability to deliver quality clinical care;
• To act as representative of the MS research community in its member countries;
• To be actively involved in coordinating initiatives in research and clinical care both in Europe and worldwide;
• To organise annual congresses;
• To organise workshops and related teaching activities in the field of MS;
• To initiate, support or endorse European activities of outstanding relevance to MS;
• To encourage young researchers in the field of MS by promoting learning, training and exchange programs.