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Connor is braving the West Highland Way to honour late aunt

19/02/2025

Twenty-three-year-old, Connor Whitelaw from Kirkintilloch, will take on the West Highland Way this year to honour the memory of his beloved aunt Gwen, a vibrant lady, loved dearly by family and friends, whose laughter brought joy to those who knew her. Connor hopes to raise important awareness and vital funds in support of MND Scotland to help other families affected by motor neuron disease (MND).

Publication of MND-SMART results in The Lancet Neurology

We welcome the timely publication of the MND-SMART trial results on memantine and trazodone in The Lancet Neurology.

Gordon Aikman Scholarship develops MND-specific Future Care Plan

Funding that honours the late motor neuron disease (MND) campaigner Gordon Aikman has delivered an MND-specific future care plan.

MIROCALS update – September 2024

As we enter September 2024, the data from the MIROCALS clinical trial has still not been submitted to an academic journal for publication, which would make the data available for the public and researchers worldwide.

Remembering Euan MacDonald MBE

We are deeply saddened to hear that Euan MacDonald, founder of the Euan MacDonald Centre for MND Research, has died at the age of 50.

Research reveals more awareness needed for Ice Bucket Challenge cause

Ten years on from the Ice Bucket Challenge, new research shows less than a third of people in Scotland knew why they took on the cold-water challenge.

MND Scotland provides funding for innovative research in MRI scanning for MND diagnosis

MND Scotland are investing £10,000, and working with the Neurosciences Foundation, to support an innovative study into the potential use of MRI scanning for diagnosis and monitoring of motor neuron disease (MND).

A blog from Paul Jensen, Research Lead at MND Scotland

Earlier this summer, Paul was fortunate to have the opportunity to represent MND Scotland at the annual ENCALS meeting in Stockholm.

Response to Durham University research into multiple rugby concussions and neurodegenerative diseases

Researchers at Durham University recently published (17 July 2024) a study on the difference in the levels of proteins associated with neurodegenerative disease in retired rugby players with a history of concussions, and athletes without a concussion history.

MND Scotland Trustee, Professor Richard Ribchester on the progress of MND research

To mark National Research Appreciation Day, our trustee, Professor Richard Ribchester, shares his thoughts on the progress and future of motor neuron disease (MND) research.

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