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When pieces come together, progress is made: how terazosin moved from bench to clinical trial

At MND Scotland, we know that investment in fundamental research is crucial in the hunt for potential MND therapies. Sometimes it takes a number of small discoveries to come together for progress to occur. A powerful example is our investment in early-stage research, which helped Professor Tom Gillingwater, at the University of Edinburgh, launch terazosin on its path to clinical trial.

Motor neuron disease research event ‘kicks off’ at Celtic Park this September

Scotland’s motor neuron disease charity, MND Scotland, is hosting a free, interactive, and educational local research event at Celtic Park, Glasgow, on Thursday 11 September 2025, from 2pm to 5pm, thanks to support from Celtic FC.

Edzell GP will take on epic cycling challenge in support of friend living with motor neuron disease

Dr. Marc Jacobs, 60, a GP partner of Edzell Health Centre, is training for the upcoming Ride the North cycle challenge this August at Glamis Castle, Angus.

Location of retroviruses on a person’s DNA could be a factor in MND risk

As their MND Scotland research project comes to an end, we ask Professor Al Chalabi and Dr Iacoangeli from King’s College London about their project and what it has achieved.

Charities welcome MHRA approval of drug to treat genetic subtype of MND

Charities welcome MHRA approval of drug to treat genetic subtype of MND.

MND Scotland announces local LEARN research engagement events in Scottish Football Stadiums

MND Scotland is once again hosting free, interactive, and educational local events focused on motor neuron disease research.

Film editor Chris Buckland opens his garden to raise vital funds for MND Scotland following diagnosis

Chris Buckland, 66, a former film editor for STV with nearly 50 years' experience working in television, is supporting Scotland’s Garden Scheme to help raise funds for MND Scotland.

Appreciating research: reflections from lay reviewers and technology users

For this year's Research Appreciation Day, we are looking to people who are affected by motor neuron disease (MND) research to understand their views about the research we support.

Insights into animal models of MND and why they matter

Why research uses animal models and how they’re lighting the way - A Q&A Blog by Dr Chris Henstridge.

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