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
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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: 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
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
Reading Time: 5 minutes"New drug reduces risk of death by 50%"
You may have seen this type of headline in news articles reporting on the outcome of clinical trials. Reading this headline can lead people to believe a potential drug is highly beneficial and has a real impact. However, it is important to delve a little deeper into the meaning of ‘risk of death’, the raw data behind it, and how it should be considered alongside other outcome measures of a trial to fully determine how effective a drug might be.
Reading Time: 5 minutesHi, my name is Avril Mc Tague. I am undertaking a Ph.D. at Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland as part of the Multidisciplinary Innovation and Research Advancing Neurological care in a Digital Age (MIRANDA) doctoral award programme. This is funded by the Health Research Board in Ireland. I was one of five symposium communication ambassadors at last year’s international symposium.
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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
