MG-MI Funds 2026 MSU Students’ Research
MG medical research isn’t just about new meds—it’s also about digging into what we already know and finding fresh insights. This year, the Esther Land Finding Solutions in Myasthenia Gravis grant is funding eight second-year med students at Michigan State University. These students are in the middle of deciding what kind of doctor they want to be, so this project is a potential game changer for them. Most neurology students focus on the brain, but this group is excited to look at how MG affects muscles and the rest of the body.
Led by Amit Sachdev, MD, the students will review published research, analyze it, and share their recommendations as posters at two big conferences in October. If they finish everything, they’ll each receive a $2,500 stipend.
Dr. Sachdev said he was pleased by the students’ interest—having so many willing to focus on muscle and body impacts is exciting. Last year, just one student, Madeline Niblock, got the grant and presented a review on meds for myasthenia gravis and rheumatoid arthritis.
This is MG-MI’s first time offering this much funding ($20,000 total), and there are still four topics left for future research. The board is also talking with partners about supporting and expanding the program.
