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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 drug shows promise in slowing the progression of MND

Scientists believe a new genetically-targeted therapy could be a turning point for people living with motor neuron disease.

Existing drug shows potential as new MND therapy

A repurposed drug was found to protect motor neurons in a study funded by MND Scotland.

£4.25 million grant kick starts UK-wide effort to end MND

MND Scotland is part of a new collaborative partnership which has awarded £4.25 million to MND researchers.

Guest blog: New research study on making treatment decisions in MND

Call for Research Participants

Researchers are seeking the help of people living with MND, and people who care for, or have cared for someone with MND.

MND-SMART update

The independent trial committee recently reviewed stage 1 data for the drugs currently being tested in the clinical drug trial, MND-SMART.

MND Scotland nets £150k in research funding

UK Government's COVID mitigation funding delivers research boost to MND Scotland.

New recipients of Gordon Aikman Scholarship

We are delighted to announce two new recipients of the £50,000 Gordon Aikman Scholarship.

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