Reading Time: 3 minutesThe International Symposium on ALS/MND is a showcase for the international MND research and clinical practice community to get together and present their latest findings.
Reading Time: 4 minutesPlenary speaker Dr Massimo Filippi put this question to delegates on the second day of the 24th International Symposium on ALS/MND. Opening the session on
Reading Time: 3 minutesWe know that in the 5-10% of cases where there is a strong family history of MND, there is likely to be a genetic cause
Reading Time: 3 minutesWhen you hear the word ‘cluster’ the first thing that comes to mind is probably a group of stars – not MND. During a plenary
Reading Time: 2 minutesA packed room at the 24th International Symposium on ALS/MND was given a fascinating whistle stop tour covering stem cells, robots and cellular garbage clearing,
Reading Time: 4 minutesBackground to TDP43 A characteristic sign of motor neurones affected by motor neurone disease is the clumps of protein visible down a microscope. Although these
Reading Time: 3 minutesFollowing on from the two talks on genetic testing; the first day of the 24th International Symposium on ALS/MND continued with a number of high
Reading Time: 5 minutesThe 24th International Symposium on ALS/MND began in Milan today with a record number of over 950 delegates attending to hear the latest news in
Reading Time: 2 minutesMND Association Trustee, Julie Draper, attended the International Alliance of ALS/MND Association’s Allied Professional Forum (APF) yesterday. This one day event aimed at healthcare professionals
Reading Time: 2 minutesMND Association trustee, Julie Draper, will be arriving in Milan on Wednesday evening in preparation for the Allied Professionals Forum (APF), taking place on Thursday 5 December.