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.
Recently, BBC's 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.
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
