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New PhD Studentship: Exploring Gut Tissue Biomarkers for Earlier ALS Diagnosis

29/04/2026

MND Scotland has partnered with LifeArc, to fund a new PhD Studentship. Dr Marta Vallejo at Heriot-Watt University will receive almost £100,000 to explore whether changes in gut tissue can provide early warning signs of motor neuron disease (MND).

Glasgow nurse Marlene raises over £600 in memory of her Dad.

Marlene takes on Firewalk and Glasswalk for MND Scotland.

Firewalk and Glasswalk raises over £12,000 for MND Scotland

Fiona and Maxine walk on broken glass and fiery embers for MND Scotland.

Mum and daughter to walk on fire and glass in memory of MND Dad

Erica and Abbi will take on the MND Scotland Fire and Glasswalk in memory of Mark.

Brave Pamela takes on Firewalk for M&S colleague Betty

Pamela Christie is braving the flames for colleague Betty following her diagnosis with MND.

MND affects thinking in up to 80 per cent of patients, study finds

According to a new study, people with MND may face changes in their thinking and behaviour.

Krystin to scale the Forth Bridge in memory of Patricia

A mother-daughter duo is gearing up to take on a Forth Bridge abseil for MND Scotland.

Why I decided to become an Occupational Therapist

Gemma Catton knew she wanted to become an Occupational Therapist after losing her mother to MND.

MND Fellows 2018

People living with MND are being sought to become 'MND Fellows' ahead of the International Symposium on ALS /MND in Glasgow in December 2018.

Six friends gear up for challenges in David’s memory

Six best friends are taking on a range of challenges in memory of David and his father.