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MND Scotland welcomes publication of data from the MIROCALS trial

09/05/2025

MND Scotland welcomes the publication of the MIROCALS trial in The Lancet today. We have been campaigning alongside the MND Association and My Name’5 Doddie Foundation for the publication of this important trial and are now keen to ensure we understand the implications of the data so we can provide the right information to patients and their families.

MND Scotland funded project to explore crucial aspect of MND

Dr Jenna Gregory joins our community of researchers to investigate the communication between nerve cells and microglia.

Bearsden man publishes book in memory of beloved wife

Alan is raising money for MND Scotland by donating all profits from his latest book, ‘The Girl by the Grand Canal – The Four Seasons of Venice’.

Research suggests increased risk of MND in international rugby players

Researchers have found that former international-level rugby players may be more likely to develop motor neuron disease.

National Scottish survey launched for people affected by MND

MND Scotland launches national survey to explore challenges facing people affected by MND across Scotland.

MND-SMART becomes UK’s biggest ever MND clinical trial

Landmark MND clinical drug trial recruits 400 people with motor neuron disease, making it the biggest of its kind.

Rugby legend Kevin Sinfield’s ‘Ultra 7 in 7’ challenge for MND charities

The former rugby league star is gearing-up for 7 Ultra marathons in 7 days to raise funds for motor neuron disease research.

New drug shows promise in slowing the progression of MND

Scientists believe a new genetically-targeted therapy could be a turning point for people living with motor neuron disease.

Dunfermline woman living with MND ready to take on Kiltwalk

Moira is taking on the Edinburgh Kiltwalk as a way of supporting other people across Scotland affected by MND.

Indya’s Himalayas Hike for Gran with MND

Indya is walking in her grandmother’s footsteps by trekking through the Annapurna region of the Himalayas, to raise funds for the charity MND Scotland.

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