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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).

New programme to move potential MND drugs into clinical trials faster

A ground-breaking programme to screen potential MND treatments faster in people living with MND has been announced.

Historic investment in UK’s biggest ever MND clinical drug trial

Historic £2 million investment for the UK’s biggest ever motor neuron disease (MND) clinical drug trial.

MND Scotland leads new expert group on sport and MND

MND Scotland has convened a new Expert Working Group to explore the potential link between sport and MND.

People affected by MND help decide research project funding

Over the past year, MND Scotland has given people affected by MND in Scotland to help decide what research projects we fund.

MND Scotland benefits from UK government fund

MND Scotland has been awarded UK government funding to provide support for research projects that support early career researchers.

Casting a spotlight on the Edinburgh Brain Bank

Colin Smith, Professor of Neuropathology at the University of Edinburgh, joins us to discuss the important work conducted by the Edinburgh Brain and Tissue Bank.

Coalition Outlines Strategy for Step Change in Motor Neuron Disease Research

The United to End MND coalition has identified a number of key areas to focus on to unlock the ring-fenced MND funding promised by Government

United to End MND Roundtable with Health and Social Care Secretary

A statement from the United to End MND coalition following the Roundtable with Health and Social Care Secretary Steve Barclay.

New scheme to fund MND research leaders of the future

Four new pre-fellowships are open to budding career researchers to help them continue a career in MND research thanks to funding and support from two MND charities.

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