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New Research Sheds Light on Life with Tracheostomy Ventilation

8 October 20268 October 2026 Gen

From incredible fundraising to life-changing research: the impact of Sir Kevin’s extraordinary support.

29 September 20261 October 2026 Gen
Genetics

FUS-MND: The story so far…

15 September 202615 September 2026 Kiran

Meet Beth: Introducing our new Research Engagement and Involvement Manager 

20 August 202620 August 2026 Beth

Meet Katie, the newest member of the Research Team

4 August 202626 August 2026 Katie

MND EnCouRage UK 2026: celebrating five years of supporting early career researchers

17 July 202617 July 2026 Libby
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What are biomarkers and why do we need them?

8 July 202511 August 2026

Reading Time: 6 minutesIn this blog, we will give a general introduction to biomarkers, including what they are and how they can be used. Then, in the next

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Back to Basics

What is genetic MND?

8 July 202511 August 2026

Reading Time: 7 minutesIt is thought that a number of genetic, environmental and lifestyle factors combine before most forms of MND develop. While researchers are still trying to

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MND Research

Global MND awareness day: Hidden challenges of MND research

20 June 202520 June 2025

Reading Time: 3 minutesEvery year, the 21st June marks a special day within the MND community. Global MND Awareness Day brings together MND Charities and Associations across the

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Healthcare MND Research

Understanding the ‘hidden middle’ of cognitive change in MND

11 June 202511 August 2026

Reading Time: 6 minutesMND doesn’t just affect movement – it can also impact thinking and behaviour. But these cognitive changes in MND aren’t the same for everyone. In

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MIROCALS: breaking down the trial results

9 May 202511 August 2026

Reading Time: 6 minutesThe results of the MIROCALS clinical trial into the effects of low dose interleukin-2 (IL-2) on people with MND have now been published in The

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Improving Care at Home: A New Study into Complex Homecare in MND (CHiMND)

1 May 20251 May 2025

Reading Time: 5 minutesWith advances in healthcare technologies, more people with MND are now able to live at home supported by equipment such as ventilators and feeding tubes.

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Symposium Highlights: Cells and MND

26 March 202526 March 2025

Reading Time: 5 minutesIn December 2024, we organised the 35th International Symposium on ALS/MND in Montreal, Canada. The International Symposium brings together researchers, healthcare professionals and people with and

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Symposium highlights: A spotlight on glial cells in MND

19 March 202519 March 2025

Reading Time: 6 minutesWe organised the 35th International Symposium on ALS/MND in Montreal, Canada, back in December last year. The symposium provided an opportunity for researchers, clinicians and

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International clinical trial updates to look out for in 2025

14 March 202514 March 2025

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

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UK clinical trial updates to look out for in 2025

12 March 202513 March 2025

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

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