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Pushing the boat out for motor neuron disease – inspired by rugby legend Kevin Sinfield CBE, supporter completes seven marathons to raise funds for MND Scotland

30/10/2024

Shetland Islands local, Jeff Dobson has completed the incredible challenge of running seven marathons in seven days, in support of his father who is living with motor neuron disease (MND).

Renfrewshire Man Runs 500 Miles to Support People Affected by MND

Greg Lee has raised over £15,000 to support people affected by MND after completing the ambitious challenge of running 500 miles.

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.

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