Excitotoxicity

Causes damage or death to nerve cells when the levels of otherwise necessary and safe neurotransmitters, such as glutamate, increase dramatically resulting in excessive stimulation of receptors.

I work as a Senior Research Officer within the MND Association to communicate the latest updates in MND research across our platforms. Additionally, I manage the digital platforms and communications for the International Symposium on ALS/MND. I graduated with a master's degree in Neuroscience from Cardiff University in 2023. I have previously supported the awareness of Fragile X syndrome within the UK.