Reading Time: 6 minutesThanks to the incredible efforts of our fundraisers, the MND Association is able to make a significant investment in high quality research. As of May
Category: MND Research

Reading Time: 5 minutesIn July we hosted our annual event for early career researchers (ECRs) in the UK. MND EnCouRage UK is a two day event which aims

Reading Time: 6 minutesLast month we hosted our annual event for early career researchers (ECRs) in the UK. MND EnCouRage UK is a two day event which aims

Reading Time: 7 minutesMND research has exploded over the last decade and we know more about the disease now than ever before. However, there are still many things

Reading Time: 5 minutesWhile we work hard for a cure, it is essential we support those living with MND now. Professor Chris McDermott, Professor of Translational Neurology at

MND EnCouRage UK: Supporting the future leaders of MND research
Reading Time: 7 minutesIncreasing our understanding of MND, improving care and finding new potential treatments for the disease relies upon very talented and dedicated scientists working in MND

Reading Time: 6 minutesPlease note that this blog talks about sensitive topics such as death and tissue donation throughout. Researchers use many different tools to increase our understanding

Reading Time: 5 minutesBuilding relationships with key research institutes across the UK is vital in pushing research forward in the fight against MND. As of 31 December 2023,

Reading Time: 5 minutesDespite extensive research, the causes of MND remain largely unknown. Recent investigations have begun to shed light on the gut microbiome and whether it may

Reading Time: 10 minutesFor the purposes of this blog, ALS should be taken to mean ALS/MND. In September 2020 we published a blog article discussing Dr Rick Bedlack’s