Perspectives on how to live well with multiple sclerosis (MS) were shared during an RCSI MyHealth lecture.

MS is an autoimmune condition of the central nervous system that affects approximately 9,000 people in Ireland.

You can watch the lecture back here.

Chaired by Professor Steven Kerrigan, Deputy Head of School, RCSI School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences, the lecture also heard from:

• Dr Lisa Costelloe, Consultant Neurologist at Beaumont Hospital
• Dr Claire McCoy, Immunology Senior Lecturer at the School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences, RCSI
• Ms Grace Winters, Finance Director and MS patient

RCSI MyHealth provides easy access to reliable health information, including free, open lectures that cover a broad spectrum of topics of interest to patients, their families and the wider public.

The RCSI MyHealth Lecture Series explores a wide range of areas in health and well-being, including mental health, arthritis, vaccinations and psychology. The series reflects RCSI’s commitment to good health and well-being. RCSI is ranked joint second in the world for commitment to good health and wellbeing (SDG 3) in the Times Higher Education (THE) University Impact Rankings 2021.

Join the RCSI MyHealth conversation at #RCSIMyHealth or subscribe to the RCSI YouTube channel, where you’ll be able to watch previous RCSI MyHealth lectures on a range of health topics.