Neuroepidemiology with focus on multiple sclerosis
About our research
In the MS epidemiology research group, we use data from the Swedish MS registry on its own or linked to data from public databases such as Statistics Sweden, National Board of Health and Welfare and Swedish Social Insurance Agency in order to perform epidemiological studies related to MS. Access to these large data collections allows as to conduct research projects into MS outcomes with the aim of describing how MS patients fare over time as regards disease progression, treatment regimens and socioeconomic outcomes. Our studies will hopefully contribute to increased knowledge of factors influencing MS disease and socioeconomic burden of MS with the ultimate ambition of providing the basis for an improved and cost effective healthcare for MS patients.
Our research group consists of molecular biologists, epidemiologists and neurologists.
Research Projects
- Basic epidemiology
Incidence and prevalence of MS in Sweden, MS geographical distribution and changes over time in incidence and prevalence of MS - Treatment studies (pharmacoepidemiology)
Patterns of treatment initiation, switch, escalation and discontinuation, types of treatment, adverse effects and treatment efficacy - Health economy and societal consequences of MS
Cost of MS, sickness absence, disability pension, earnings - Clinical course of MS
Progression of disability and impairment in different types of MS, investigations on causes and course of pediatric MS, and factors influencing disease progression
Jan Hillert's research group has received an EU grant for research
We participate in a five year project that focuses on the more effective and ethical use of registry data