Rachel Horne Prize for Women's Research in MS is awarded by the International Women in MS (iWiMS). The Prize recognises outstanding contributions to research in the understanding and treatment of women's specific health issues in MS.
The winner of this annual award will receive:
- $40,000 prize to be used at the recipient's discretion.
- Complimentary registration at the next European Committee for Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis (ECTRIMS) meeting.
- Reimbursement for attending the meeting, travel and three days' meals and accommodation expenses.
The winner will be expected to present their work. This may include a virtual presentation to an international audience in one of the many iWiMS global meetings or in person meetings such at ECTRIMS.
The Prize is judged by a panel of senior members of iWiMS.
Presentation of 2024 Rachel Horne Prize to
Dr Kerstin Hellwig at the 40th Congress of ECTRIMS Copenhagen, Denmark, September 2024.
[From left to right: Professor Mar Tintoré, ECTRIMS President; Rachel Horne; Dr Kerstin Hellwig].
