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MND Scotland and Anatomical Society funded project to investigate ways to try slow disease progression by helping motor neurons regrow

18/10/2024

Dr Murray and her PhD student, Ernie Ho, are testing the theory that, if motor neurons can be stimulated to regrow, it could help slow the progression of motor neuron disease (MND). In MND, motor neurons become damaged which leads to their progressive breakdown and loss of the connections between nerves and muscle, resulting in the characteristic loss in muscle function seen in the disease.

MND Scotland statement on low dose interleukin 2

Read MND Scotland's statement on low dose interleukin 2.

New Research Project to Investigate Link Between Traumatic Brain Injury and Increased MND Risk

MND Scotland is partnering with the MND Association and My Name’5 Doddie Foundation to co-fund a new research project at the University of Glasgow.

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

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