Chief Advocacy, Services & Science Officer at the National MS Society | Views and opinions are my own
New York
Joined April 2009
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Tim Coetzee retweeted
Just ONE WEEK to go before applications close for the Rachel Horne Prize for Women's Research in MS.
Submit by Tuesday June 11 at 11:59PM Eastern Standard Time (Canada & US).
For more info:
rachelhorneprize.com/criteri…
The winner receives $40,000.... and a tasteful trophy.
Tim Coetzee retweeted
REMINDER - Less than 1 week left to submit your applications for the 2024 Rachel Horne Prize for Women's Research in MS! DEADLINE: June 11, 2024. For more information or to apply visit: rachelhorneprize.com
Tim Coetzee retweeted
📣 Live Tomorrow: Experts discuss navigating the complexities of ageing with MS. Join this free webinar with @tim_coetzee of the @mssociety, @XMontalban of @cemcat_em, @GravesNeuro of @UCSDHealth, and Dr. Eva Strijbis of @AmsterdamUMC.
Register Here 👉 bit.ly/3y76WoA
Tim Coetzee retweeted
It’s GO TIME!!! We’re off in a few minutes to bike the Texas #MS150 - 160 miles over two days. We are raising awareness and funds to support people living with MS. Wish us luck. #MS #multiplesclerosis @mssociety
Tim Coetzee retweeted
🧠 Experts are meeting in Philadelphia to discuss #ageing and #MS at a workshop by the International Advisory Committe on Clinical Trials in MS, ECTRIMS & @mssociety. Learn more about this topic - join our webinar 🗓️ 30 April at 16:00 CEST. Register now! ➡️bit.ly/3Ukr1j5
Tim Coetzee retweeted
#MSNews: UCLA neurologist Dr. Rhonda Voskuhl wins 2024 John Dystel Prize for MS research. She is being recognized for her innovative research to understand mechanisms underlying sex differences in MS and advancing women’s health.
Read more: ntlms.org/4amNl2d
ALT A picture of Dr. Rhonda Voskuhl smiling
Tim Coetzee retweeted
Thank you @HouseCommerce for highlighting the need to expand and protect access to telehealth services. Join fellow MS Activists by contacting your Members of Congress and urge them to support #telehealth today: p2a.co/rrFXtXh #MSActivist
Tim Coetzee retweeted
HAPPENING NOW: Virginia #MSActivist Jeanette (@MSWinners2008) is testifying in front of the @HouseCommerce committee on the importance of #Telehealth. Watch live: energycommerce.house.gov/eve…
Thank you to @bbctanyabeckett and @BBCTheInquiry for the opportunity to talk about the great strides we are making in #MS. It was great to join Professors @TZiemssen, @jeffreyhuang, and @ClaireShannonLowe in this conversation.
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Congratulations to Dr. Rhonda Voskuhl on being selected as the recipient of the 2024 John Dystel Prize for MS research.
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Tim Coetzee retweeted
🎙️ In our new podcast, we look at discussions underway to revise the #MS diagnostic criteria with guest, Xavier Montalban, Chair of the International Advisory Committee on Clinical Trials in Multiple Sclerosis. 🎧 Listen now ➡️ bit.ly/4bCIGKA
Tim Coetzee retweeted
🏆 Congrats to Sergio Baranzini of @UCSF for winning @Mssociety's Barancik Prize for Innovation in MS Research. 🎧 Don't miss our recent podcast with Sergio and @AdilHarroud of @mcgillu on their discovery of the first #genetic marker for #MS severity. ▶️ bit.ly/3RESv2x
Tim Coetzee retweeted
This month, we are honoring Black History Month by sharing stories to shine a spotlight on the unique challenges and experiences of being Black with MS. #BlackHistoryMonth #BlackMSExperience
Learn more about MS in the Black Community: ntlms.org/MSInTheBlackCommun…
ALT Celebrating Black Voices A collage of Andrea, Kresence, and Kenneth, all living with MS
Tim Coetzee retweeted
Congratulations to Sergio Baranzini on being named the winner of the NMSS Barancik Prize for Innovation in MS Research. Dr. Baranzini serves on the ACTRIMS Program Committee and will receive the award and give the Prize Lecture at the #ACTRIMSForum 2024. nationalmssociety.org/About-…
Congratulations to Sergio Baranzini on being selected as the next winner of the Barancik Prize for Innovation in MS research. Looking forward to seeing his talk at @ACTRIMS 2024!
nationalmssociety.org/About-…
Thank you @ECTRIMS for the opportunity to share perspectives on the patient community day at #MSMilan2023. The patient community day is a great example of leadership in action. Patients, researchers, patient organizations, and professional societies coming together to solve MS!
Patient Community Day "gives you a window into the life experience of people affected by #MS," says Tim Coetzee of @mssociety. In our new ECTRIMS Podcast, Tim and Bonnie Higgins discuss the importance of the event and their experiences. 🎧 Listen now ➡️ bit.ly/3O2GbXF
There were some remarkable #MS moments in 2023. Here are a few moments that inspired me in 2023 - along with my pick for the top moment. Looking forward to what 2024 brings. Together we are stronger!
Tim Coetzee retweeted
2023 was an incredible year: from event participation, to donors, to MS activist successes, funding research, and more! Thanks to everyone who made this possible 🧡
ALT - 670,000 donors across individuals, corporations and foundations generously contributed $149.9 million - 170,000 event participants raised $88 million - 38,000 volunteers dedicated their time and talent
ALT 78% feel more confident in addressing challenges of MS - 83% made new connections (60% to resources • 48% to information • 33% to people • 26% to other sources of support)
ALT Over 5,000 new activists joined the MS Activist Network In FY23, we weighed in on 125 issues at the state level related to access to care, 29 of which became law, including: • 182 pieces of MS activist/staff testimony • 240 committee hearings
ALT We invested $3.2 million in the International Progressive MS Alliance and launched the Global Research Strategy Group.
Today I was pleased to join colleagues from the @nmssocietyuae and @MSIntFederation for an educational session for leaders of MS organizations during the MENACTRIMS Congress. Inspired by the passion and commitment of our movement. Together we are stronger!
