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LEARN 2025 – Andrew’s blog for MND Scotland

In this blog, Andrew Bethell, discusses what he enjoys most about his role as a MND Advanced Clinical Nurse Specialist for NHS Highland.    

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£250,000 Boost for MND Research Partnership

Charities welcome MHRA approval of drug to treat genetic subtype of MND

Charities welcome MHRA approval of drug to treat genetic subtype of MND.
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MND Scotland announces local LEARN research engagement events in Scottish Football Stadiums

MND Scotland is once again hosting free, interactive, and educational local events focused on motor neuron disease research.
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Appreciating research: reflections from lay reviewers and technology users

For this year's Research Appreciation Day, we are looking to people who are affected by motor neuron disease (MND) research to understand their views about the research we support. 
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Insights into animal models of MND and why they matter

Why research uses animal models and how they’re lighting the way - A Q&A Blog by Dr Chris Henstridge.
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Lived Experience and Researcher Network (LEARN) 2025 announcement

MND Scotland’s LEARN local events are returning in 2025, with an additional event in the Scottish Highlands.
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MND-SMART trial begins testing fourth drug with introduction of tacrolimus

The MND-SMART clinical trial has launched a fourth investigational arm to test tacrolimus as a potential treatment for motor neuron disease (MND).
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Biomarkers blog from Rob Layfield

Professor Rob Layfield is an experienced motor neuron disease (MND) researcher and has been studying mechanisms involved in neurodegeneration for over 30 years. Rob and his lab have received funding from multiple agencies and charities to further their research into MND, looking at changes in proteins and the effect which this has on other cell processes, helping to move our understanding of MND forward. 
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Response to Clinical Studies Group (CSG) statement on MIROCALS

Following the publication of the MIROCALS trial data in the Lancet on Friday, 9 May, MND Scotland welcomes the prompt response from the Clinical Studies Group (CSG).
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MND Scotland welcomes publication of data from the MIROCALS trial

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. 
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