Reading Time: 5 minutes Each year, the 21st of June marks Global MND Awareness Day and MND Charites and Associations across the world acknowledge the impact that MND has on everyone who is affected by the disease. This year, we would like to recognise the dedication and commitment of the MND community who give their time and knowledge to…
Reading Time: 6 minutes As the research team are starting to get stuck into planning our next International Symposium on ALS/MND we are taking a look back at some of the incredible ALS/MND research presented at the 2021 event. As part of our Symposium Spotlight series, we delve into a poster presentation which took a closer look at the…
Reading Time: 3 minutes Like many things we take for granted, it’s easy to forget the importance of our saliva. Until we begin to think about it, we are unaware of how much saliva assists our daily functions: digestion, swallowing and speech. However, when people experience a lack of control or changes in their saliva, some of these benefits…
Reading Time: 5 minutes This is blog number 11 in our ‘Symposium Blogathon’ – counting down to the 32nd International Symposium on ALS/MND. Numbers in bold green type correspond to the code in the abstract book. Click on the number to be redirected to the full abstract (the page may take a minute to load). To help us understand…
Reading Time: 5 minutes This is blog number 10 in our ‘Symposium Blogathon’ – counting down to the 32nd International Symposium on ALS/MND. Numbers in brackets correspond to the code in the abstract book. Click on the number to be redirected to the full abstract – available 17 November. This blog article talks openly about death and end of…
Reading Time: 3 minutes This is blog number 6 in our ‘Symposium Blogathon’ – counting down to the 32nd International Symposium on ALS/MND. Numbers in bold green type correspond to the code in the abstract book. Click on the number to be redirected to the full abstract (the page may take a minute to load). Being diagnosed with an…
Reading Time: 5 minutes This is blog number two in our ‘Symposium Blogathon’ – counting down to the 32nd International Symposium on ALS/MND. Numbers in bold green text correspond to the code in the abstract book. Click on the number to be redirected to the full abstract (the page may take a minute to load). Approximately 10% of people…
Reading Time: 4 minutes This week marks global Peer Review Week and we are joining the international science community in celebrating the role that peer reviewers play in the research world. What is peer review and why is it so important? Peer review involves the evaluation and assessment of scientific or academic work by those working in the same…
Reading Time: 4 minutes Translational Research is the term used to describe studies that are the bridge between fundamental laboratory-based research and the testing of potential therapies (often by pharmaceutical companies) in the clinic. Without the continued journey of research concepts and ideas from all research and development stages from ‘bench to bedside’ it is almost impossible to develop…
Reading Time: 6 minutes Each year, MND Associations across the globe mark 21 June as a special day of recognition, acknowledging the impact that MND has on people around the world. MND is a global problem. It does not discriminate, and for every person diagnosed the effects of the disease will be forever felt by their families and friends.…
