On Sunday 3rd May 2026, the research teams of Dr Yvonne Dombrowski and Professor Denise Fitzgerald are swapping lab coats for running shoes to take on the 2026 Phoenix Energy Belfast City Marathon! 🏃

Five team members will be tackling the marathon relay, while Jayden (pictured right), will be going the extra mile (literally!) by taking on the challenge of the full 26.2 miles!

Together they will be hitting the streets of Belfast to raise vital funds for Multiple Sclerosis (MS) research at Queen’s University Belfast.

All donations received will go through the Queen’s Foundation, meaning your support goes directly towards local MS research happening right here in Northern Ireland!

Researchers at the Wellcome-Wolfson Institute for Experimental Medicine at Queen’s University Belfast, are dedicated to investigating inflammation and neurodegeneration in Multiple Sclerosis, in efforts to identify novel targets for the development of new therapeutics.

The Northern Ireland Multiple Sclerosis Research Hub (NI MS Hub), brings together clinical and scientific researchers working alongside people affected by MS. Through translational research, the hub aims to accelerate progress towards better treatments and improve quality of life for people living with MS.

Every donation — big or small — helps drive this work forward and make a real difference. If you’re able, please consider supporting vital MS research by donating today!