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Stay up to date with the latest news, research updates, and stories from across our community. Hear about the progress being made and what it means for those affected by MND.

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29 Oct 2026

New funding strategy and multimillion-pound investment to investigate causes of MND

Today, we’re sharing the outputs of a research strategy exercise started earlier this year. In partnership with the MND Association and Costello Medical, we brought…
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Research
13 Nov 2026

Further £5 million investment in the UK MND Research Institute

We are supporting the next phase of the UK Motor Neuron Disease Research Institute (UK MND RI), as part of a new £5 million co-funded commitment alongside the MND…
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Research
11 Nov 2026

New advance in UNC13A research: What it means for people living with MND

A new research study published in Nature here has added to growing evidence that UNC13A could be a potential target for future MND treatments. What we already know…
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07 Nov 2026

Come together: Honouring Pat with music, community and fundraising at The Beatles Marathon

When Pat McGachan was diagnosed with motor neuron disease (MND) in 2021, his family knew they wanted to do something positive in the face of adversity. Inspired…
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Fundraising
06 Nov 2026

IGNITE names My Name'5 Doddie Foundation as charity partner for the 2026 Nations Championship

IGNITE Experiences have appointed us as their official charity partner for the 2026 Nations Championship. IGNITE will be supporting us through fundraising activities…
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03 Nov 2026

A wee wander in memory of Von

Brian Chalmers and his family took part in Dundee Kiltwalk's four-mile 'Wee Wander' to raise funds for us and honour Brian's mum, Yvonne (Von), who died from motor…
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15 Oct 2026

Early career researcher opportunities: Join our research committees

We are inviting early career researchers (ECRs) to join either our Discovery Network Advisory Board or our Translational Research Review Committee. You will join…
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