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Biomarkers blog from Rob Layfield

29/05/2025

Professor Rob Layfield is an experienced motor neuron disease (MND) researcher and has been studying mechanisms involved in neurodegeneration for over 30 years. Rob and his lab have received funding from multiple agencies and charities to further their research into MND, looking at changes in proteins and the effect which this has on other cell processes, helping to move our understanding of MND forward.

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.

MND Scotland Funded Project Aims to Reduce Loss of Function in Motor Neurons

PhD Student, Brittany Ellis and supervisor Dr Tatyana Shelkovnikova, join our community of researchers to develop a method of alleviating and preventing damage to axons

United to End MND Funding Announcement

Statement from the United to End MND campaign regarding the UK government's announcement that it will accelerate funding for MND research to help find a cure.

MIROCALS trial publishes findings

A clinical trial investigating the protein molecule Interleukin-2 reports findings.

United to End MND coalition to develop virtual research institute

The first meeting of the virtual institute focused on MND Research takes place today to lay down plans for the future of collaborative research into MND.

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