Episode 87: Robots & MS Rehabilitation with Dr. Maja Mataric

Robots?? Really??? The answer is YES! World renowned robotics expert Dr. Maja Mataric joins us on the podcast, and we're talking about how socially assistive robots could be real game-changers for people living with MS and other chronic conditions, as well as their caregivers. We're also talking about the $24.4 million investment by the National MS Society that will support 64 new MS research projects. We'll tell you about the research team at Oregon Health & Science University that believes they have solved remyelination! We'll show you how you can stay cool this summer and how you can get a brand new laptop or desktop computer from the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation...for free! We're reminding you that there's still time for you to see the video replay of an outstanding progressive MS webinar, and we'll even tell you about the woman living with MS who decided to get her stem cell transplant live on Facebook! We have a lot to talk about. Are you ready for RealTalk MS??! You Can Be My Special Guest on RealTalk MS  :22 National MS Society Invests $24.4 Million in 64 New MS Research Projects  3:15 Oregon Health & Sciences University Investigators Announce Remyelination Breakthrough  6:14 Free Resources Available from the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation   10:15 Progressive MS Webinar Hosted by Multiple Sclerosis International Federation  12:15 Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation on Facebook Live  14:21 Diagnosing & Treating MS Video Series Is Available Online  16:11 My Interview with Dr. Maja Mataric  17:27 ___________ ADD YOUR VOICE TO THE CONVERSATION I've always thought about the RealTalk MS podcast as a conversation. And this is your opportunity to join the conversation by sharing your feedback, questions, and suggestions for topics that we can discuss in future podcast episodes. Please shoot me an email or call the RealTalk MS Listener Hotline and share your thoughts! Email: [email protected]: (310) 526-2283 ___________ LINKS If your podcast app doesn't allow you to click on these links, you'll find them in the show notes in the RealTalk MS app or at www.RealTalkMS.com Be My Guest on RealTalk MS Episode #100 MS Society Invests $24.4 Million in 64 New MS Research Projects Myelin Repair Stimulated by CNS-Selective Thyroid Hormone Action MS-FOCUS Cooling Program MS-FOCUS Computer Program VIDEO: Solving Progressive MS: Progress Achieved and Hope for the Future VIDEO: Jacksonville Nurse Gets Experimental Stem Cell Treatment Live on Facebook VIDEO: Advances in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Multiple Sclerosis Download the RealTalk MS App for iOS Download the RealTalk MS App for Android Give RealTalk MS a Rating & Review  ___________ Follow RealTalk MS on Twitter, @RealTalkMS_jon, and subscribe to our newsletter at our website, RealTalkMS.com. RealTalk MS Episode 87 Hosted By: Jon Strum Guest: Dr. Maja Mataric Tags: MS, MultipleSclerosis, MSResearch, Robotics, Stemcells, Remyelination, MSFocus, MSIF, ProgressiveMS, RealTalkMS