TRISTRAM’S STORY: LIVING WITH SPINAL MUSCULAR ATROPHY
Tristram’s story: Living with Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Tristram was around 18 months old when his parents noticed that he was not meeting his physical milestones. He became progressively weaker and began using a wheelchair at the age of three. It was not until he was seven years old when he was diagnosed with SMA type 2 by his neurologist. Now, as an adult, Tristram travels the world representing Australia as an elite Powerchair Football athlete and enjoys what he describes as a “very normal life”.

Happy Birthday, Biogen Australia and New Zealand
Happy Birthday, Biogen Australia and New Zealand
After 20 years in Australia and 15 in New Zealand, Biogen remains steadfast in its commitment to work fearlessly to change lives. Biogen Australia and New Zealand is proud to have highly motivated and engaged people with a strong commitment to patients. A strong culture of inclusion and diversity empowers Biogen’s people to make a positive impact on the communities they serve.

Where Science Meets Humanity
Stephen’s story: Living with Multiple Sclerosis
Stephen was 22 years old when he was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS), a life-long autoimmune disease that damages the central nervous system (CNS). Over time, damage to the CNS can cause physical disability and impair neurological functions like motor skills, thinking and vision.
