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Clinical Academic Fellowship Announced for MND Research

29/04/2024

MND Scotland and the Scottish Government’s Chief Scientist Office have appointed a three-year Clinical Academic Fellow to investigate potential causes of, and therapies for, motor neuron disease (MND).

Charity Chair’s Month of Miles for MND

Our new Chair is taking on 5km a day for the month of December to raise funds for MND Scotland.

Gordon Aikman Award open for 2021

The annual £50,000 fund, for health care professionals and clinical researchers, is now open.

New Chair Appointed to Board of Trustees

MND Scotland has appointed a new Chair of our Board of Trustees, as Lawrence Cowan steps down after four years.

Ice Bucket Challenge co-founder dies aged 37

Pat Quinn, the co-creator of the Ice Bucket Challenge, has sadly passed away seven years after he was diagnosed with ALS.

Covid-19: Impact and difficult decisions

The impact of Covid-19 has meant we have had to make some very difficult decisions at MND Scotland.

Landmark MND trial launches in Glasgow

The UK's biggest MND trial has opened its third recruitment centre, in Glasgow.

8-year-old Scarlett’s 20k in 10 days for MND

8-year-old Scarlett raises over £2,000 with running challenge.

MND victory at Scottish Charity Awards

Congratulations to My Name'5 Doddie Foundation on their award win and to our other MND nominees.

Help recognise our MND heroes