MND Research
@mndresearch
We fund cutting-edge #MND #ALS research in the UK and worldwide. 🔬 Join us at the largest international conference dedicated to ALS/MND #alsmndsymp
💥Registration and abstract submission now open! 💥 Join us at the 36th International Symposium on #ALS #MND to connect, network and collaborate with the global community. 📆 5 – 7 December 2025 📍San Diego, USA More details: symposium.mndassociation.org #alsmndsymp
Today is #WorldBrainDay! 🧠 @mndassoc funded researchers are developing new ways to study connections in the brain. These new techniques could help us learn more about what goes wrong in the brain in #MND #ALS. Find out more about this research ⬇️ mndassociation.org/research/our-r…
Applications still welcome and do please get in touch with any informal enquiries via email. dundee.ac.uk/work-for-us/jo…
Join an exciting and ambitious project involving kinome-wide #CRISPR screening in iPSC-derived motor neurons co-cultured with microglia to uncover novel drug targets for C9ORF72 motor neuron disease #neurodegeneration #MND #ALS #CRISPR #neuron #microglia ppu.mrc.ac.uk/careers/recrui…
Fantastic lay talks from Narin Suleyman and Ciara O'Donoghue on their work using electrophysiology to understand #ALS #MND and develop tools for earlier detection at #MNDEnCouRageUK - Very complex scientific topics explained in a clear and exciting way! 🧠⚡️
“It's given me so much energy and so much more enthusiasm for the field.” Our #MNDEnCouRageUK event aims to give early career researchers the skills they need to continue to build their careers in #MND research and brings the community together to discuss the latest updates!…
“MND is one of the most scientifically and biologically challenging diseases to tackle. That said, no mountain is insurmountable…” Dr. Mike Rogers (@mndassoc) shares why the #LongitudePrizeOnALS is key to creating opportunities for bright ideas to be seen, heard and developed.
Mike Rogers, MND Association Director of Research and Innovation, looks at how data and AI could unlock new treatments. longevity.technology/news/climbing-… #longevity #ALSresearch #AIforGood #neuroscience #healthtech #ALSawareness #drugdiscovery
It's #WorldBrainDay! 🧠 We have loads of great blogs that discuss research, understanding and MND links with the brain. Check out this one about reconstructing the human brain - in the lab! 😲 👉mndresearch.blog/2024/03/14/rec… #MND
🏆 Nominations are open for the 2025 Rob Burrow Early Career Researcher Prize! This award celebrates an outstanding UK-based early career researcher who has made a significant contribution to #MND/#ALS research. Apply here👇 🔗mndassociation.org/research/for-r…
Now Available: Scientific Advisory Council Mid-Year Update & Q&A Webinar. Watch the mid-year update from the Scientific Advisory Council (SAC) and learn what’s new in ALS/MND research. Thank you to our moderator, expert panel, and generous sponsor! ow.ly/F8Iy50Wmjpm 🎥
Yesterday, the Government published its Life Sciences Sector Plan, with actions focused on maximising the UK’s translational research capabilities. Today, AMRC is publishing a new report to showcase what charities are already doing to turn scientific discoveries into treatments…
🚨One week left to apply!🚨 Calling all #MND #ALS early career researcher in the UK 📢 Apply for the new @mndassoc Rob Burrow Early Career Researcher Prize today 🏆 Find out more and apply⬇️ mndassociation.org/research/for-r…
We recently published our new organisational strategy, which has renewed our commitment to research. Now we want to hear from #MND #ALS researchers 🔬 Please complete this survey to tell us more about your views 👇 smartsurvey.co.uk/s/EOLHKG/ Thank you 💙🧡
It’s been a great two days at #MNDEnCouRageUK 2025! We’ve heard the latest #MND #ALS research updates , made new connections and had some interesting discussions! We’d like to thank everyone who attended and presented this year 👏 We couldn’t hold this event without you 🧡💙
Day 2 of #MNDEnCouRageUK 2025 began with some media training 🎥 It’s so important for #MND #ALS early career researchers to be able to share their research with the general public! We’ve been giving them tips for doing interviews and using social media to talk about their work…
@anbar1 and I are privileged to share the room with some amazing talent! Their efforts in the battle against #MND means more than they know #MNDEnCourageUK 2025 🧡🫶💙
At #MNDEnCouRageUK 2025 we’ve just heard 3 minute lightning talks from the early career researchers 🔬 There was a huge range of #MND #ALS research presented from what's going wrong in cells to improving diagnosis and care! This shows just how much research is happening across…
We're ready for day 2 of EnCouRage here in Loughborough! 🔬 Today, early career researchers will have the opportunity to learn about the power of unlocking social media, how to navigate press interviews, the Research Nurse Network and more. 👏 #MND
We’d like to say a huge thank you to @anbar1 and @mbarrow1 for sharing their #MND #ALS journey today at #MNDEnCouRageUK 2025 🧡💙 The real world perspectives session is a stark reminder that there are people behind every piece of research and we can’t solve the puzzle without…
At #MNDEnCouRageUK 2025 we’ve just heard 3 minute lightning talks from the early career researchers 🔬 There was a huge range of #MND #ALS research presented from what's going wrong in cells to improving diagnosis and care! This shows just how much research is happening across…
Simon Hall kicked off the first workshop today at #MNDEnCouRageUK 2025! He gave #MND #ALS researchers hints and tips for giving powerful presentations which engage and inspire the audience!
#MNDEnCouRageUK 2025 begins today! The event aims to support the work of early career researchers through workshops and networking and brings together the whole #MND #ALS community to discuss research and hear the latest updates 🔬