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What attendees learned at the Community of Research and lived Experience (CORE) event

17/04/2025

On 3 March 2025, MND Scotland and My Name’s Doddie Foundation welcomed people with and affected by MND from Scotland, and MND researchers from across the UK, to Dynamic Earth in Edinburgh for our inaugural CORE event. It was a wonderful experience which provided a platform for the MND community to come together and share their knowledge, opinions and experience on MND research through our shared goal of a world without MND.

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.

Montrose brothers to walk 120 Miles in honour of dad living with MND

The three brothers will cover between 26 and 30 miles a day before arriving at Celtic Park ahead of Celtic match against Hearts.

Existing drug shows potential as new MND therapy

A repurposed drug was found to protect motor neurons in a study funded by MND Scotland.

Church Pastor opens up about life with MND

Colin is bravely sharing his story to help raise awareness of motor neuron disease.

East Lothian Man to Play 40 ‘Fast4’ Tennis Matches in Memory of Brother

Stuart’s ‘Fast4’ tennis challenge will finish in Orkney, the place his brother had called home.

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