We've been told Canada and Saskatchewan have the highest rates of multiple sclerosis in the world.  It's fitting then that the drive toward a cure will shift gears right here at home.

A new $8.4 million University of Saskatchewan Chair in Multiple Sclerosis Clinical Research will take the lead.

The research, they say, will focus on "identifying causes of MS and developing new or improved treatments.

The U of S has recruited MS researcher Dr. Michael Levin.  He'll begin his 7 year term next month.  He has spent most of his career looking into the causes of MS and the care of the people who have it.  Dr. Levin has already identified some potential causes of MS.  

The plan is to include many of the 3500-plus Saskatchewan people who are living with MS today. 

It's also interesting to note, the money we have raised over the years with the old SuperCities Walk for MS and now the Blue Cross Walk for MS - that money is helping to fund this important research.

I just thought you might like to know.