MCI (Myelin Conservation Initiative)

The Myelin Conservation Initiative (MCI) is a research effort focused on understanding and protecting myelin, the protective sheath surrounding nerve fibers in the brain and spinal cord. Myelin is essential for efficient electrical communication between neurons. MCI aims to study how myelin deteriorates in neurological conditions like multiple sclerosis and develop strategies to preserve or repair it. By improving our knowledge of myelin health, MCI seeks to advance treatments that help maintain or restore proper nerve function, ultimately improving quality of life for individuals affected by demyelinating diseases.