Research published today in Neuron has identified that mistakes in a gene called VCP can cause an inherited (familial) form of MND.
This is the third gene this year that has been identified as a cause of familial MND which really shows the ‘snowballing’ speed that genetic research is taking. Read about this on our press release: http://bit.ly/dXcjE4
I work as a Senior Research Officer within the MND Association to communicate the latest updates in MND research across our platforms. Additionally, I manage the digital platforms and communications for the International Symposium on ALS/MND. I graduated with a master's degree in Neuroscience from Cardiff University in 2023. I have previously supported the awareness of Fragile X syndrome within the UK.
