Five Decades of Progress in MS: A Conversation with Dr. Stephen L. Hauser

Please join us for a special event with Dr. Stephen L. Hauser, a conversation spanning five decades of progress made in the understanding and treatment of multiple sclerosis (MS).

As a physician and neuroimmunologist, Dr. Hauser’s career has been devoted to the care of those living with MS, and his pioneering research over the decades have led to the development of the first safe and highly effective treatments for the disease. This event, which includes a reading from his recently published memoir, aims to provide the audience with unique insights into both Dr. Hauser’s personal journey in medicine as well as touching on the patience, optimism, and perseverance often needed to translate scientific discovery into transformative outcomes for the greater community.

ABOUT THE BOOK

The Face Laughs While the Brain Cries is a riveting memoir that follows Dr. Hauser from his unorthodox upbringing among the colorful cast of characters responsible for his development into a tenacious and innovative researcher, to the life-changing medical breakthroughs he has made against extremely long odds. Along the way, readers will learn the incredible stories of many of his patients, whose bravery, strength, and optimism in the face of a debilitating illness were instrumental to the progress that has been made in the fight against MS. This heartwarming book, written in accessible prose and related with equal measures of humor, empathy, and excitement, is sure to inspire.

Available at your local independent book seller:

https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-face-laughs-while-the-brain-cries-the-education-of-a-doctor-stephen-hauser/18738120?ean=9781250283894

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