Researcher to study information processing speed in MS patients on: August 13, 2018, 04:56:16 pm #1 The National MS Society is funding a 4-year study of information processing speed in persons with MS. Scientist Silvana Costa Awarded Grant to Study Information... Kessler Foundation scientist Silvana Costa, PhD, was awarded a $477,000 grant to study information processing speed impairments in MS patients. Multiple Sclerosis News Today · multiplesclerosisnewstoday.com (from Multiple Sclerosis News Today, August 13, 2018) Logged MS Speaks--online for 20 yearsSPMS, diagnosed 1980. Avonex 2001-2004. Copaxone 2007-2010. Glatopa (glatiramer acetate 40mg 3 times/week) 12/16/20 - 3/16/24.