I’m deeply thankful to my mentors on this proposal, Nora Fritz, Ana Daugherty, and Irving Vega, for their invaluable support and guidance, as well as to the many collaborators and colleagues whose input and encouragement were instrumental in shaping this proposal.

This project aims to reshape how aging is understood and managed in MS. Focusing on the intersection of MS and aging, we hope to enhance patient care, drive the development of earlier and effective treatments, ultimately improve quality of life, helping individuals with MS stay independent longer.