Section of Multiple Sclerosis & Neuroimmunology

The mission of the our section is to combat multiple sclerosis (MS) and related conditions through patient care, research and education to fulfill the following objectives:

Diagnose and/or confirm the diagnosis of MS and related conditions
Provide medical treatment for MS and related conditions and manage symptoms to help patients maintain normal lifestyles
Perform cutting edge research to advance our understanding of MS and related condition. Leading the search for effective treatments and cures.
Educate and train physicians and scientists about MS and related conditions
Educate patients and care partners about MS and related conditions

Caring for +3,000 annual patients

Center for Comprehensive Care by National MS Society, Consortium of MS Centers member

Clinical & research fellowships

More than four decades of research informed treatment

Our research scientists are focused on understanding, treating and preventing neuroimmunological disorders through a wide range of activities including clinical trials and basic scientific research.

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Top-ranked education

History of training over 30 fellows now practicing across the U.S. and the world, dedicated to MS research and treatment.

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Top-ranked education

History of training over 30 fellows now practicing across the U.S. and the world, dedicated to MS research and treatment.

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World-class neurological care

Washington University is a nationally ranked and internationally recognized leader in comprehensive, innovative and compassionate neurological care. We treat more that 2,400 patients each year at the John L. Trotter Multiple Sclerosis Center.

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