About ECTRIMS

Who We Are

The European Committee for Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis (ECTRIMS) is a non-profit organisation and an independent representative European-wide organisation devoted to multiple sclerosis (MS). It serves as Europe’s and the world’s largest professional organisation dedicated to the understanding and treatment of MS.

History

ECTRIMS was founded by the Dutch neurologist Otto Hommes and European colleagues in the early 1980’s to strengthen communication and to promote and enhance research, care and learning among professionals for the ultimate benefit of people affected by MS. It was agreed upon that ECTRIMS should serve as an association of physicians and scientists with an interest in MS, and that meetings would be held annually with the venue rotating among European countries. The first congress was held in 1984.

Mission

To facilitate communication, create synergies, and promote and enhance research and learning among professionals for the ultimate benefit of people affected by MS.

Vision

ECTRIMS works with researchers and clinicians of its member countries and with other organisations that share similar missions and objectives on a worldwide scale, creating networking and collaboration opportunities. The ultimate goal of ECTRIMS is to improve basic and clinical research and clinical outcomes in MS.

Goals

To support and promote basic and clinical research in MS in Europe and liaise with other related organisations
on a worldwide scale.
To support education and teaching opportunities for professionals that enhance their ability to deliver
quality clinical care.
To act as a representative of the MS research community in its member countries.
To be actively involved in coordinating initiatives in research and clinical care both in Europe and worldwide.
To organise annual congresses.
To organise workshops and related teaching activities in the field of MS.
To initiate, support or endorse European activities of outstanding relevance to MS.
To encourage young researchers in the field of MS by promoting learning, training and exchange programmes.