We were proud to be represented at the opening of Day 1 of the International MCS “Resilience” Conference on Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS), hosted by the Environmental Health Association of Canada, where Alicia, our Manager, attended the opening sessions on behalf of our community.
From the outset, speakers set a powerful tone: Multiple Chemical Sensitivity is not only a health issue – it is an accessibility and human rights issue. Behind every statistic is a real person: a child unable to attend school, someone blocked from healthcare, or individuals excluded from workplaces and public life. It was a reminder that awareness must always be connected to action.
Today’s programme focused on examining the latest scientific data and emerging evidence, reinforcing the growing global momentum around MCS.
A particularly moving moment came as delegates shared that 50 landmarks across Canada are being illuminated during MCS Awareness Month, helping shine a light on education, recognition, and public understanding.
Opening speakers also reflected on the important progress made over the past year, including:
Advances in research
Growing clinical engagement
Increasing recognition of MCS within policy and human rights frameworks
We also heard from Sheridan Baker of MDPI, a global pioneer in Open Access Publishing, who spoke about the latest research and publications relating to MCS. MDPI now hosts over 500 journals, with recent studies covering clinical perspectives, prevalence, environmental factors, and the physiological impacts of chemical intolerance.
The message from Day 1 was clear: awareness is growing, research is progressing, and the voices of people living with MCS are being heard more strongly than ever before.
We’re pleased to have been present at the start of this important international conversation and look forward to sharing more updates as the conference continues.
