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Update on amantadine from MND-SMART trial

03/03/2026

MND-SMART has announced the latest results of the third drug to be tested by the innovative clinical trial.

MND Scotland Funded Project Aims to Reduce Loss of Function in Motor Neurons

PhD Student, Brittany Ellis and supervisor Dr Tatyana Shelkovnikova, join our community of researchers to develop a method of alleviating and preventing damage to axons

United to End MND Funding Announcement

Statement from the United to End MND campaign regarding the UK government's announcement that it will accelerate funding for MND research to help find a cure.

MIROCALS trial publishes findings

A clinical trial investigating the protein molecule Interleukin-2 reports findings.

Response to Secretary of State Steve Barclay’s Comments

The following statement is from the MND charities and LifeArc on behalf of the United To End MND coalition which also includes people with MND, clinicians and researchers.

Edinburgh Man Living with MND Banks Voice Thanks to MND Scotland Funding

Jim was recently featured on the technology show, BBC Click, as he recorded and banked his voice.

United to End MND coalition to develop virtual research institute

The first meeting of the virtual institute focused on MND Research takes place today to lay down plans for the future of collaborative research into MND.

Rugby legend Doddie Weir OBE dies of motor neuron disease aged 52

We are deeply saddened to hear that former British and Irish Lion, Doddie Weir, has died of motor neuron disease.

New dataset could reveal effective methods of treating MND

Researchers have generated a dataset describing hundreds of changes to the connections between brain cells in people with motor neuron disease.

Celebrating Trustees’ Week 2022 with Board member Myles Fitt

We spoke to Myles Fitt, one of our amazing trustees, who next month, will be celebrating his one-year anniversary as a member of the Board.

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