MND Scotland LEARN Aberdeen

What is LEARN

The Lived Experience and Researcher Network (LEARN) is a project first run by MND Scotland in 2023. The 2023 pilot invited people with MND  to take tours of researcher’s labs and provided us with useful feedback to improved interactions between people with MND and researchers.

Our LEARN drop in coffee afternoon sessions, allow people with MND and supporters to meet and engage with local MND researchers, to learn more about their work. Our belief is that the input and viewpoints of those with lived experience should help to guide research. Building relationships between those with lived experience and researchers can help to make sure that research reflects the needs of people with or affected by MND.

We are organising local events in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dundee and Aberdeen, bringing together people affected by MND and local MND Scotland researchers. The purpose of these meetings is to form relationships, encouraging researchers to get to know the people they are helping.

Aberdeen LEARN Event

• Accessibility: Street level entrance with lift access from café entranceway to seating area. Street level access to Science Centre which you can go through to access café area. Accessible bathroom in café with moderate ease of access. Very easy to access and spacious accessible bathroom/changing area in Science Centre close to café.
• Parking: On site free car park including disabled parking bays. All parking on a first come basis.
• Travel: About 20 minute walk from Aberdeen Train and Bus stations or bus number 13 from Aberdeen Guild Street, Stop M1, to Constiution street approx 10 mins.
• Presenting Researchers: Dr Jenna Gregory, Prof Simon Parsons, and Kristine Roberts.

Click here to register your interest.

LEARN Introduction Online Webinar

To find out more about the format of these in-person drop-in events in Aberdeen, Dundee, Edinburgh and Glasgow, and to give you an opportunity to ask any questions you may have about them, please join the MND Scotland research team at a webinar they are hosting at 12.30 pm on Friday, 26 July 2024 Click here to register your interest.