Posted : 19/06/2017

For MND Awareness Week 2017 MND Scotland has announced a further £583,000 investment into 4 new research projects.

We received applications from across the UK and have selected 4 new research projects to fund: 

Protecting Motor Neurones

This project aims to develop new therapies to protect the motor neurones (nerve cells connecting the spinal cord to muscles) against MND.

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Apathy in MND

Researchers will investigate the real-life impact of specific types of apathy on people living with MND, and their families.

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Links between metabolism and MND

This project seeks to fully investigate the nature of metabolic dysfunction using ALS model systems and to take these ideas into human ALS trials.

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Mu​tated genes and proteins in ALS/MND

Researchers will look at a particular gene and how changes in the gene (called mutations) react with proteins which help protect motor neurones.

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Many thanks to the generosity of our supporters. Without you we would not be able to continue funding vital research into a cure. 

Find out how you can take action on MND Awareness Week.