Reading Time: 6 minutesNew and effective treatments for MND are urgently needed and many scientists around the world are working towards this. Throughout 2024, we saw many new
Category: Research we fund

Reading Time: 4 minutesHi there! My name is Libby and I have recently joined the MND Association’s Research Information team alongside Katy. We’ll be working together, as Research

Reading Time: 5 minutesLast month, we hosted the 35th International Symposium on ALS/MND in Montreal, Canada. The International Symposium brings together researchers, healthcare professionals and people with and

Finding treatments and improving care in MND
Reading Time: 7 minutesIt’s that time of year again when we’re counting down to the annual International Symposium on ALS/MND! This year marks the 35th Symposium, the largest scientific

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: 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: 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

Celebrating the contribution of Women to MND research
Reading Time: 7 minutesEach year the 11th of February sees the world recognise and celebrate the contributions of women in science. The International day of Women and Girls