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MND Scotland and Anatomical Society funded project to investigate ways to try slow disease progression by helping motor neurons regrow

18/10/2024

Dr Murray and her PhD student, Ernie Ho, are testing the theory that, if motor neurons can be stimulated to regrow, it could help slow the progression of motor neuron disease (MND). In MND, motor neurons become damaged which leads to their progressive breakdown and loss of the connections between nerves and muscle, resulting in the characteristic loss in muscle function seen in the disease.

“The Proclaimers walked 500 miles – we walked 500 more!”

Alloa Team Leader for Skills Development Scotland (SDS), Sharon Lapsley, talks about fundraising and getting active for MND Scotland for much-loved friend and colleague, David Irvine.

Local Hero with motor neuron disease takes on AJ Bell Great Scottish Run with support from family

In a remarkable display of strength and solidarity, Mert Zorlu, a courageous man battling motor neuron disease (MND), will participate in the AJ Bell Great Scottish Run this year in aid of MND Scotland.

Publication of MND-SMART results in The Lancet Neurology

We welcome the timely publication of the MND-SMART trial results on memantine and trazodone in The Lancet Neurology.

Gordon Aikman Scholarship develops MND-specific Future Care Plan

Funding that honours the late motor neuron disease (MND) campaigner Gordon Aikman has delivered an MND-specific future care plan.

MIROCALS update – September 2024

As we enter September 2024, the data from the MIROCALS clinical trial has still not been submitted to an academic journal for publication, which would make the data available for the public and researchers worldwide.

Remembering Euan MacDonald MBE

We are deeply saddened to hear that Euan MacDonald, founder of the Euan MacDonald Centre for MND Research, has died at the age of 50.

Research reveals more awareness needed for Ice Bucket Challenge cause

Ten years on from the Ice Bucket Challenge, new research shows less than a third of people in Scotland knew why they took on the cold-water challenge.

MND Scotland provides funding for innovative research in MRI scanning for MND diagnosis

MND Scotland are investing £10,000, and working with the Neurosciences Foundation, to support an innovative study into the potential use of MRI scanning for diagnosis and monitoring of motor neuron disease (MND).

A blog from Paul Jensen, Research Lead at MND Scotland

Earlier this summer, Paul was fortunate to have the opportunity to represent MND Scotland at the annual ENCALS meeting in Stockholm.

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