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About Us

Our Mission

National MSA Research Australia is committed to funding vital research into Multiple System Atrophy (MSA).

We have a two-fold mission: to raise funds for crucial research and increase public awareness of MSA.

National MSA Research is a registered non-profit charity with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) and holds Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status with the Australian Taxation Office (ATO).​

"Combatting MSA together, until the world is free of MSA"

Who We Are

National MSA Research was founded on October 2, 2024, following the diagnosis of Directors Kieran and Nathan's father with Multiple System Atrophy (MSA). The diagnosis came as a shock to the family, who were previously unaware of the condition. Initial research revealed limited information regarding effective treatments or a cure.

In response to the scarcity of MSA support services in Australia, Kieran along side with two directors founded National MSA Research, In March 2025 the board of directors welcomed Nathan to the board 

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Meet the Team

Director - Anchor

Our team is committed to fund research to support MSA patients and their families.

President/Director

Kieran Klep

Kieran Klep brings a unique blend of technical precision and personal advocacy to the fight against Multiple System Atrophy (MSA).

    Director

    Rosh Sinnan

    Roshan (Rosh) was approached and appointed to the Board in September 2024 to aid with the formation of the charity. 

      Director

      Nathan Klep

      With over 15 years of management experience in the retail industry and more than a decade as a dedicated real estate agent,

        Director

        Daniel Steiner

        Daniel was appointed to the Board in February 2026, After volunteering and assisting with our IT needs. Daniel’s appointment marks a new chapter for National MSA Research.

          Research Advisory Board

          Dedication. Expertise. Passion.

          Glenda

          Prof. Glenda Halliday

          AC PhD FAA FAHMS
          University of Sydney Brain and Mind Centre & Faculty of Medicine and Health

          Professor Glenda Halliday is a career neuroscientist specialising in neurodegeneration (h-index 145, >109,000 cites, Google Scholar). She has been a Fellow of the National Health & Medical Research Council (NHMRC) since 1990, and is currently a NHMRC leadership fellow at The University of Sydney.

          Medical Advisory Board

          Dedication. Expertise. Passion.

          Dr Nirosen Vijiaratnam

          MBBS BMedSci FRACP FRCP PhD Head of Movement Disorders, Monash Health Adjunct Senior Lecturer, School of Clinical Sciences, Department of Medicine, Monash University

          Adjunct Senior Lecturer, School of Clinical Sciences, Department of Medicine, Monash University

          © 2024 National MSA Research trades under Rare Neurological Disease Research LTD

          ABN: 55 681 229 032

          ACN: 681 229 032

          info@nationalmsaresearch.org.au

          fundraising@moveformsa.org.au

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