Reading Time: 6 minutesMND is a very complex disease and collaboration within the research community is key to building on our current understanding of the disease biology and
Reading Time: 6 minutesQurAlis, a biotechnology company focused on developing precision medicines for MND and other neurodegenerative diseases, has announced the opening of a clinical trial in the
Reading Time: 3 minutesIn June we hosted the second MND EnCouRage UK event for early career researchers (ECRs) which aims to support them to continue working in the
Reading Time: 3 minutesMy name is Charlotte and I am a specialist physiotherapist who has worked within the field of MND and neuromuscular disease for many years. Prior to starting my PhD, I worked as the lead physiotherapist on the Neuromuscular Complex Care Centre (NMCCC) at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, part of UCL centre for neuromuscular diseases in London.
Reading Time: 3 minutesMy name is Sara Tacconelli and I grew up in a small town in Abruzzo, Italy, and I was raised in a nurturing environment, surrounded by love and affection from my family and friends. I always had a passion for science and as I grew older, a strong desire to dedicate my life to a meaningful cause emerged within me- a desire to somehow make a difference in the lives of others.
Reading Time: 12 minutesDespite decades of research, we still do not fully understand why some people get MND, but studies in cell and animal models of the disease
Reading Time: 4 minutesLast month we hosted the second MND EnCouRage UK event for early career researchers (ECRs) which aims to support them to continue working in the
Reading Time: 7 minutesClinical trials are vital in the hunt for effective treatments of motor neurone disease. They provide the evidence needed to determine whether a drug is
Causes and disease mechanisms Clinical Trials Genetic Research Markers of Disease Progression MND Research Models of MND Research we fund Treatments Unproven treatments
Highlights from MND EnCouRage UK 2023
Reading Time: 5 minutesHi everyone! My name’s Katie and I recently joined the Association as a Supporter Information Officer. My role offers me a unique perspective as I
Reading Time: 5 minutesThe MND clinical trial landscape has grown vastly over the last decade and this has led to increased opportunities for people with MND to take