The Executive Board has established a number of Special Interest Groups (SIG).
These groups promote research and improve the management of Persons with MS and their caregivers. The appointment of the chairman and co-chairman of the SIG's shall be made by the Executive Board with guidance from the members of the individual SIG's.
These groups meet at least once a year during the annual conference. It is also encouraged to hold an annual in-between workshop. Active groups are supported financially by RIMS.
Different groups have been created:
- SIG Mobility
Chair: A. Romberg (F)
Co-chair: P. Van Asch PT (B) - SIG Bladder, Bowel and Sexual Disorders
Chair: Dr. L. Lopes (I)
Co-chair: P. Eelen R.N. (B) - SIG Psychology and Neuropsychology
Chair: J. Pöttgen (DE)
Co-chair: A. Rose (UK) - SIG Communication and Swallowing
Chair: L. Ruhaak (NL)
Co-chair: F. DePiagi (IT) - SIG Occupation
Chair: J. Jansa (SL)
Co-chair: S. Ferdinand (B) - SIG Patient Autonomy
Chair: C. Heesen (D)
Co-chair: A. Solari (I)
