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• Clinical Lead of the Eastern Health Multiple Sclerosis and Neuroimmunology Service, Dr Katherine Buzzard is co-chair of the scientific leadership group (SLG) leading an international database designed to study real-world outcomes in Myasthenia Gravis (MG) aimed at improving the quality of life for those battling the disease. • MG is a rare chronic autoimmune disorder whereby antibodies block the signaling between nerves and muscles, resulting in muscle weakness. It affects women and men of all ages. • MGBase is a global MG patient registry collecting longitudinal data to allow biostatisticians and clinicians to do statistical modelling and analysis to improve our knowledge of MG and to improve patient outcomes. • The database now includes patients from 11 countries including; South Africa, Greece, Kuwait, Italy, Mexico, Turkey.