What is BrAMS?

Firstly, BrAMS stands for Bristol & Avon Multiple Sclerosis; just incase you didn't know!

BrAMS, based at Frenchay Hospital (Bristol), provides comprehensive Multiple Sclerosis patient care and carry out disease-orientated research. The unit is well-placed to provide a regional MS Centre of Excellence, with three MS specialist consultants leading a steadily growing team dedicated towards clinical care and research in MS.

BrAMS has been established by Prof Scolding, Drs Cottrell and Wilkins, and is supported by the North Bristol Trust and the South-West MS group.
 
More Events Coming Soon...
 
Longleat 10k - 7th February 2010
Bournemouth Bay Run - 28th March 2010
Frenchay 10k - 8th April 2010
Coast to Coast Bike Ride - 2nd May 2010
Bristol 10k - 9th May 2010
Salisbury City 10k - 12th September 2010
Climb of Mount Snowdon in the summer

 
   

BBC Panorama aired a programme called Stem Cells & Miracles, investigating "buying" stem cell treatments overseas. Along with some other experts, our very own Professor Scolding was invited to give his opinion.

 

The programme can be viewed on BBC iPlayer. Click HERE

 

There is also a short, (4 mins) video on "The science of stem cells". Two of the world's leading stem cell experts tell Panorama where the research stands today - and how long they believe it will be before there is a stem cell revolution in medical treatment. Click HERE