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The ALS biomarkers study: a journey into the disease

26 June 201419 April 2022

Reading Time: 3 minutesDr Andrea Malaspina is an Association-funded researcher investigating biomarkers, or ‘biological fingerprints’ of MND. Here he blogs about working with patients and basic science. I

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Why we need biomarkers

14 December 2011

Reading Time: 3 minutesYesterday’s announcement by the biotechnology company Trophos SA of the lack of effectiveness of their compound olesoxime adds to the long list of drugs that

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A road with a speed bumps warning and a sign that says 'stage 4: is a result 'true' in people?
Life in the Lab

The MND Research Journey: Beyond the Lab Bench

13 October 202513 October 2025

Reading Time: 5 minutesIn our previous blog, we took a walk through the early stages of the research journey, learning how researchers discover new things about MND and

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Finding Purpose, Building Connections and Expanding Horizons: Reflections from the MND EnCouRage UK Conference

3 September 20253 September 2025

Reading Time: 3 minutesIn July, we held MND EnCouRage UK 2025 in Loughborough, which saw 21 early career researchers from across the UK and Ireland and over 25

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Back to Basics

What are clinical trials?

8 July 20258 July 2025

Reading Time: 7 minutesThere is an urgent need for more effective treatments for MND. Researchers are focused on identifying more potential treatments for the disease and these are

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What is genetic MND?

8 July 20258 July 2025

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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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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MIROCALS: breaking down the trial results

9 May 202512 May 2025

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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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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Meet Libby, a new member of the Research Team

20 February 202520 February 2025

Reading Time: 4 minutesHi there! My name is Libby and I have recently joined the MND Association’s Research Information team alongside Katy. We’ll be working together, as Research

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