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Thomas John "Jock" Murray, MD, is an accomplished clinician, educator, and leader in the field of multiple sclerosis (MS). He is professor emeritus of Medicine and Neurology and former Dean of Medicine at Dalhousie University in Halifax, NS, Canada. Dr. Murray was also founder and President of the Consortium of MS Centers, and has received numerous awards for his lifetime contributions to MS research and education.

Carol Saunders, BA, BSN, MSCN, has been an MS nurse for the past 25 years, 23 of them spent working at Neurology Center of Fairfax, VA.

Nancy Joyce Holland, EdD, RN, MSCN, is retired from her role as vice president of Clinical Programs at the National MS Society in New York, where she served in various capacities since 1988, including as national director and later vice president of Chapter and Community Services and vice president of Client and Community Services.

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