Reading Time: 5 minutesAround one in ten people diagnosed with MND have a family history of the disease. Some people also have a family history of a related
Author: Eleanor
I work in the Research Development team at the MND Association as Research Insights Manager. I completed my undergraduate degree in Biomedical Science and I became very interested in neuroscience throughout my degree. Following on from this, I did a Master’s degree in Molecular Medicine, with a focus on gene therapies. As part of my role, I identify interesting updates in MND research and communicate these via the blog in an understandable and engaging way.
Reading Time: 5 minutesDiscovering new treatments for everyone with MND matters and clinical trials play a vital role in making that happen. The success of Tofersen, an effective
Reading Time: 5 minutesPrimary Lateral Sclerosis (PLS) is a type of MND that progress slowly over many years. It is estimated that around 3 in 100 people diagnosed
Reading Time: 3 minutesThis week, as the global research community celebrates Peer Review Week, we’re shining a light on the experts or peer reviewers who help us to
Reading Time: 4 minutesThis year, we’re celebrating the 10th anniversary of our Non-Clinical Fellowship programme, which was launched from funds raised through the Ice Bucket Challenge. You can
Reading Time: 4 minutesThis year, we’re celebrating the 10th anniversary of our Non-Clinical Fellowship programme, which was launched from funds raised through the Ice Bucket Challenge. You can
Reading Time: 4 minutesTo fight motor neurone disease, we need a steady stream of talented and dedicated scientists who can bring new and innovative ideas to push research
Reading Time: 6 minutesMND EnCouRage UK is our annual event which aims to celebrate and support the work of researchers who are just beginning their careers in MND,
Reading Time: 3 minutesEvery year, the 21st June marks a special day within the MND community. Global MND Awareness Day brings together MND Charities and Associations across the
Reading Time: 6 minutesNew and effective treatments for MND are urgently needed and many scientists around the world are working towards this goal. Throughout 2024, we saw many