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Graves, Jennifer

https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1539-1940

A5062645534 | I36258959

Mayo Clinic

University of California San Diego

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The US Network of Pediatric Multiple Sclerosis Centers

Journal of Child Neurology | October 1, 2014 | Volume: 30 | Issue: 10 | Pages: 1381-1387

10.1177/0883073814550656 | PMID 25270659

Multiple sclerosis and other demyelinating diseases in the pediatric population have received an increasing level of attention by clinicians and researchers. The low incidence of these diseases in children creates a need for the involvement of multiple clinical centers in research efforts. The Network of Pediatric Multiple Sclerosis Centers was created initially in 2006 to improve the diagnosis and care of children with demyelinating diseases. In 2010, the Network shifted its focus to multicenter research while continuing to advance the care of patients. The Network has obtained support from the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, the Guthy-Jackson Charitable Foundation, and the National Institutes of Health. The Network will continue to serve as a platform for conducting impactful research in pediatric demyelinating diseases of the central nervous system. This article provides a description of the history and development, organization, mission, research priorities, current studies, and future plans of the Network.